Hypochlorite imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $3.0 million of hypochlorite in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 21% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $3.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 1.3K t |
Where Zambia imports hypochlorite from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mauritius grew fastest (+937% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.5M | 52% |
| China | $874K | 30% |
| Mauritius | $225K | 7.6% |
| Mozambique | $115K | 3.9% |
| India | $73K | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $66K | 2.2% |
| Kenya | $36K | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $17K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.5% |
| Tanzania | $7K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 2828
| 2828.10 | Calcium hypochlorite | 76% |
| 2828.90 | Hypochlorites (other) | 24% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2828.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, 125% above the world average of $0.63. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia hypochlorite imports (HS 2828): 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 2828: Hypochlorites; commercial calcium hypochlorite; chlorites; hypobromites.
Common questions
What is the value of hypochlorite imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported hypochlorite worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply hypochlorite to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (30%) and Mauritius (8%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 937% on the year.
What is the average import price of hypochlorite per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, 125% above the world average of $0.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hypochlorite to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hypochlorite?
The HS code for hypochlorite is heading 2828. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 2828.10 (76% of the value) and 2828.90 (24%).
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