Medical syringes imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $3.2 million of medical syringes in 2024 (546 tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.2 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 | $3.2M | 546 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 482 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 445 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 131 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 229 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 377 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 325 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 42 t |
Where Zambia imports medical syringes from
Most of the value came from China (29%), Egypt (23%), Kenya (21%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+977% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $929K | 29% |
| Egypt | $740K | 23% |
| Kenya | $666K | 21% |
| India | $277K | 8.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $187K | 5.8% |
| Indonesia | $132K | 4.1% |
| Denmark | $77K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $69K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $55K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.88 per kg, 72% below the world average of $20.69, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia medical syringes imports (HS 9018.31): 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 9018.31: Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: syringes, with or without needles.
Common questions
What is the value of medical syringes imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported medical syringes worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 546 tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical syringes to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($929 thousand), followed by Egypt (23%) and Kenya (21%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 977% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical syringes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.88 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $20.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of medical syringes to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. The peak was 2022 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical syringes?
The HS code for medical syringes is subheading 9018.31. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9018 page.
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