Malaria diagnostic test kits imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of malaria diagnostic test kits by Zambia reached $5.6 million in 2024 (240 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 284% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $22.5 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 | $5.6M | 240 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 30 t |
| 2022 | $22.5M | 338 t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 269 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 182 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 151 t |
| 2018 | $532K | 33 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 44 t |
Where Zambia imports malaria diagnostic test kits from
South Korea alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+348% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $3.1M | 56% |
| India | $2.2M | 39% |
| South Africa | $186K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $79K | 1.4% |
| China | $43K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.24 per kg, 51% below the world average of $47.16, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 malaria diagnostic test kits imports (HS 3002.11): 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 3002.11: Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: malaria diagnostic test kits.
Common questions
What is the value of malaria diagnostic test kits imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported malaria diagnostic test kits worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 240 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 200 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 284% on 2023.
Which countries supply malaria diagnostic test kits to Zambia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by India (39%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 704% on the year.
What is the average import price of malaria diagnostic test kits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.24 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $47.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of malaria diagnostic test kits to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 221%. The peak was 2022 at $22.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for malaria diagnostic test kits?
The HS code for malaria diagnostic test kits is subheading 3002.11. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3002 page.
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