Multi-purpose adhesive imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $3.2 million of multi-purpose adhesive in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 38% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $3.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 854 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 830 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 775 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 490 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 582 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 802 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 587 t |
Where Zambia imports multi-purpose adhesive from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.8M | 55% |
| China | $630K | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $180K | 5.6% |
| United States | $137K | 4.2% |
| Australia | $134K | 4.1% |
| India | $121K | 3.7% |
| Egypt | $67K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $46K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $27K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $22K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.99 per kg, 37% below the world average of $3.14, 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 multi-purpose adhesive imports (HS 3506.99): 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 3506.99: Glues and other adhesives: prepared, n.e.c. in heading no. 3506, not exceeding a net weight of 1kg.
Common questions
What is the value of multi-purpose adhesive imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported multi-purpose adhesive worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply multi-purpose adhesive to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (19%) and the United Arab Emirates (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 447% on the year.
What is the average import price of multi-purpose adhesive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.99 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $3.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of multi-purpose adhesive to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for multi-purpose adhesive?
The HS code for multi-purpose adhesive is subheading 3506.99. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3506 page.
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