Non-cellular plastic film imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $5.7 million of non-cellular plastic film in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 48% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 948 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 996 t |
Where Zambia imports non-cellular plastic film from
Most of the value came from India (38%), Tanzania (20%), South Africa (11%). Among the main suppliers, Botswana grew fastest (+513% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.2M | 38% |
| Tanzania | $1.1M | 20% |
| South Africa | $645K | 11% |
| China | $512K | 9% |
| Botswana | $420K | 7.4% |
| Kenya | $416K | 7.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $146K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $69K | 1.2% |
| Mauritius | $42K | 0.7% |
| Israel | $40K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.99 per kg, 35% below the world average of $4.63, 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.
Non-cellular plastic film exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $446 thousand of non-cellular plastic film in 2024 (176 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Malawi accounted for 95% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $424K | 95% |
| DR Congo | $20K | 4.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia non-cellular plastic film imports (HS 3921.90): 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 3921.90: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, other than cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of non-cellular plastic film imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported non-cellular plastic film worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-cellular plastic film to Zambia?
India was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Tanzania (20%) and South Africa (11%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 513% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-cellular plastic film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.99 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $4.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of non-cellular plastic film to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2022 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does Zambia also export non-cellular plastic film?
Yes. Zambia exported $446 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, the DR Congo and Zimbabwe. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-cellular plastic film?
The HS code for non-cellular plastic film is subheading 3921.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
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