High silicon ferro-silicon exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
Zambia exported $6.4 million of high silicon ferro-silicon in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 36% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $21.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $21.5M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 7.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 7.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 9.8K t |
Where Zambia exports high silicon ferro-silicon to
Italy alone took 58% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.7M | 58% |
| South Africa | $1.5M | 23% |
| Slovakia | $449K | 7% |
| Bulgaria | $339K | 5.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $172K | 2.7% |
| Uganda | $103K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $70K | 1.1% |
| Tanzania | $47K | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $38K | 0.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $10K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.33 per kg, close to the world average of $1.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia high silicon ferro-silicon exports (HS 7202.21): 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 7202.21: Ferro-alloys: ferro-silicon, containing by weight more than 55% of silicon.
Common questions
What is the value of high silicon ferro-silicon exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported high silicon ferro-silicon worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 82 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries buy high silicon ferro-silicon from Zambia?
Italy was the largest buyer with 58% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by South Africa (23%) and Slovakia (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 10 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of high silicon ferro-silicon per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.33 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $1.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of high silicon ferro-silicon from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2022 at $21.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for high silicon ferro-silicon?
The HS code for high silicon ferro-silicon is subheading 7202.21. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Zambia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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