Gypsum imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gypsum by Zambia reached $7.2 million in 2024 (34.0 thousand tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. 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 | $7.2M | 34.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 34.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 13.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 40.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 14.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 11.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 15.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 17.1K t |
Where Zambia imports gypsum from
Zimbabwe alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $4.2M | 59% |
| Mozambique | $1.9M | 27% |
| Namibia | $461K | 6.4% |
| South Africa | $262K | 3.7% |
| Tanzania | $89K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $68K | 0.9% |
| China | $43K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $28K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $24K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 2520
| 2520.20 | Gypsum plaster | 69% |
| 2520.10 | Gypsum: anhydrite | 31% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2520.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.21 per kg, 425% above the world average of $0.04. 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.
Gypsum exports from Zambia
Exports of gypsum by Zambia reached $992 thousand in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+215% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $655K | 66% |
| Malawi | $306K | 31% |
| DR Congo | $31K | 3.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia gypsum imports (HS 2520): 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 2520: Gypsum; anhydrite; plasters (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate), coloured or not, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders.
Common questions
What is the value of gypsum imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported gypsum worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply gypsum to Zambia?
Zimbabwe was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Mozambique (27%) and Namibia (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 480% on the year.
What is the average import price of gypsum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.21 per kg in 2024, 425% above the world average of $0.04 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gypsum to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2023 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does Zambia also export gypsum?
Yes. Zambia exported $992 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Malawi and the DR Congo. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for gypsum?
The HS code for gypsum is heading 2520. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 2520.20 (69% of the value) and 2520.10 (31%).
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