Glycerol (HS 2905.45) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glycerol (hs 2905.45) by Zambia reached $4.5 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 28% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.1 million.
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 | $4.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 4.5K t |
Where Zambia imports glycerol (hs 2905.45) from
Most of the value came from Malaysia (40%), Indonesia (30%), South Africa (9%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $1.8M | 40% |
| Indonesia | $1.3M | 30% |
| South Africa | $411K | 9.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $397K | 8.9% |
| Belgium | $167K | 3.7% |
| Brazil | $134K | 3% |
| Thailand | $76K | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $54K | 1.2% |
| China | $42K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $31K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, 34% above the world average of $0.76. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glycerol (HS 2905.45) exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $514 thousand of glycerol (hs 2905.45) in 2024 (174 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $306K | 60% |
| Zimbabwe | $196K | 38% |
| Malawi | $9K | 1.8% |
| Mozambique | $3K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
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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 2905.45: Alcohols: polyhydric, glycerol.
Common questions
What is the value of glycerol (hs 2905.45) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported glycerol (hs 2905.45) worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply glycerol (hs 2905.45) to Zambia?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Indonesia (30%) and South Africa (9%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average import price of glycerol (hs 2905.45) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $0.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glycerol (hs 2905.45) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2022 at $9.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does Zambia also export glycerol (hs 2905.45)?
Yes. Zambia exported $514 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zimbabwe and Malawi. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for glycerol (hs 2905.45)?
The HS code for glycerol (hs 2905.45) is subheading 2905.45. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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