Ion exchanger imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported ion exchanger worth $2.7 million (431 tonnes). That is 271% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 72% 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 | $2.7M | 431 t |
| 2023 | $725K | 142 t |
| 2022 | $923K | 204 t |
| 2021 | $846K | 229 t |
| 2020 | $86K | 25 t |
| 2019 | $69K | 17 t |
| 2018 | $48K | 5 t |
| 2017 | $60K | 36 t |
Where Zambia imports ion exchanger from
Most of the value came from South Africa (44%), China (32%), Mauritius (19%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.2M | 44% |
| China | $872K | 32% |
| Mauritius | $517K | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $78K | 2.9% |
| Egypt | $18K | 0.7% |
| India | $11K | 0.4% |
| Romania | $4K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $4K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.24 per kg, close to the world average of $7.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Zambia ion exchanger imports (HS 3914): 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 3914: Ion-exchangers; based on polymers of heading no. 3901 to 3913, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of ion exchanger imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported ion exchanger worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 431 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 271% on 2023.
Which countries supply ion exchanger to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (32%) and Mauritius (19%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average import price of ion exchanger per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.24 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $7.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ion exchanger to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $60 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $681 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for ion exchanger?
The HS code for ion exchanger is heading 3914. In Zambia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3914.00. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3914 page.
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