Modified starch imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of modified starch by Zambia reached $8.9 million in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 51% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $8.9M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 2.8K t |
Where Zambia imports modified starch from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), South Africa (34%), Vietnam (17%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+354% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 35% |
| South Africa | $3.0M | 34% |
| Vietnam | $1.5M | 17% |
| United States | $858K | 9.7% |
| Hong Kong | $168K | 1.9% |
| France | $75K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $63K | 0.7% |
| India | $47K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $21K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $17K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 3505
| 3505.10 | Dextrins and other modified starches | 97% |
| 3505.20 | Starch adhesive | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3505.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.33 per kg, close to the world average of $1.27.
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 modified starch imports (HS 3505): 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 3505: Dextrins and other modified starches (e.g. pregelatinised or esterified starches); glues based on starches or on dextrins or other modified starches.
Common questions
What is the value of modified starch imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported modified starch worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply modified starch to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by South Africa (34%) and Vietnam (17%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 354% on the year.
What is the average import price of modified starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.33 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of modified starch to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 194%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for modified starch?
The HS code for modified starch is heading 3505. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 3505.10 (97% of the value) and 3505.20 (3%).
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