Nitrogen compound imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nitrogen compound by Zambia reached $7.0 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 32% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.3 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 | $7.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 1.5K t |
Where Zambia imports nitrogen compound from
Most of the value came from South Africa (28%), South Korea (23%), China (21%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+565% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.9M | 28% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 23% |
| China | $1.5M | 21% |
| Germany | $934K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $435K | 6.2% |
| Mozambique | $314K | 4.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $153K | 2.2% |
| France | $114K | 1.6% |
| Hong Kong | $31K | 0.4% |
| India | $13K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2929
| 2929.10 | Nitrogen-function compounds: n.e.c. in chapter 29, isocyanates | 86% |
| 2929.90 | Nitrogen-function compounds (other) | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2929.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.73 per kg, close to the world average of $2.54.
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 nitrogen compound imports (HS 2929): 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 2929: Nitrogen-function compounds, n.e.c. in chapter 29.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrogen compound imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported nitrogen compound worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitrogen compound to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by South Korea (23%) and China (21%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 565% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitrogen compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.73 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $2.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of nitrogen compound to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2023 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrogen compound?
The HS code for nitrogen compound is heading 2929. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 2929.10 (86% of the value) and 2929.90 (14%).
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