Medicament imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $3.9 million of medicament in 2024 (264 tonnes). Value fell 73% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $23.9 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 | $3.9M | 264 t |
| 2023 | $14.4M | 428 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 381 t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 201 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 121 t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 93 t |
| 2018 | $23.9M | 179 t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 248 t |
Where Zambia imports medicament from
The largest suppliers were India (30%), Egypt (29%), Netherlands (13%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+251% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.2M | 30% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 29% |
| Netherlands | $528K | 13% |
| Kenya | $398K | 10% |
| South Africa | $264K | 6.7% |
| United States | $204K | 5.2% |
| China | $148K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $29K | 0.8% |
| Tanzania | $17K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3003
| 3003.39 | Hormone medicaments (bulk) | 53% |
| 3003.60 | Medicaments: containing antimalarial active principles described in subheading note 2 to this chapter, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not… | 29% |
| 3003.90 | Other medicaments (bulk) | 9.8% |
| 3003.10 | Penicillin and streptomycin medicaments (bulk) | 6.3% |
| 3003.20 | Antibiotic medicaments (bulk) | 0.9% |
| 3003.49 | Alkaloid medicaments (bulk) | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3003.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.90 per kg, 80% below the world average of $72.93, 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 medicament imports (HS 3003): 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 3003: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) of two or more constituents mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic use not in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of medicament imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported medicament worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 264 tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply medicament to Zambia?
India was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Egypt (29%) and the Netherlands (13%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 251% on the year.
What is the average import price of medicament per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.90 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $72.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of medicament to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2018 at $23.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for medicament?
The HS code for medicament is heading 3003. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 3003.39 (53% of the value) and 3003.60 (29%).
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