Glass bottles and jars imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported glass bottles and jars worth $24.3 million (30.9 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24.3M | 30.9K t |
| 2023 | $25.0M | 33.4K t |
| 2022 | $25.5M | 32.4K t |
| 2021 | $13.5M | 24.8K t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 13.7K t |
| 2019 | $22.0M | 30.8K t |
| 2018 | $27.3M | 42.8K t |
| 2017 | $24.5M | 30.3K t |
Where Zambia imports glass bottles and jars from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $12.6M | 52% |
| South Africa | $8.6M | 36% |
| Tanzania | $1.8M | 7.5% |
| Egypt | $970K | 4% |
| China | $117K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $115K | 0.5% |
| United States | $7K | 0% |
| France | $6K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7010
| 7010.90 | Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods | 100% |
| 7010.20 | Glass stoppers and closures | 0.1% |
| 7010.10 | Glass ampoules | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7010.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glass bottles and jars exports from Zambia
Exports of glass bottles and jars by Zambia reached $427 thousand in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Zimbabwe alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $238K | 56% |
| Tanzania | $118K | 28% |
| Malawi | $70K | 16% |
| DR Congo | $2K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia glass bottles and jars imports (HS 7010): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7010: Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules, containers of glass of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods; preserving jars of glass; stoppers, lids and other closures of glass.
Common questions
What is the value of glass bottles and jars imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported glass bottles and jars worth $24.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass bottles and jars to Zambia?
India was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($12.6 million), followed by South Africa (35%) and Tanzania (8%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 625% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass bottles and jars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $0.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of glass bottles and jars to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.5 million in 2017 to $24.3 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2018 at $27.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.5 million a year.
Does Zambia also export glass bottles and jars?
Yes. Zambia exported $427 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Malawi. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $23.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass bottles and jars?
The HS code for glass bottles and jars is heading 7010. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 7010.90 (100% of the value) and 7010.20 (0%).
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