Non-petroleum lubricant imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $3.5 million of non-petroleum lubricant in 2024 (801 tonnes). Value rose 44% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $3.5M | 801 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 889 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 644 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 706 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 465 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 432 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 299 t |
Where Zambia imports non-petroleum lubricant from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (43%), Kenya (28%), United Arab Emirates (7%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+356% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.5M | 43% |
| Kenya | $980K | 28% |
| United Arab Emirates | $238K | 6.7% |
| France | $215K | 6.1% |
| Belgium | $151K | 4.3% |
| Thailand | $73K | 2.1% |
| Singapore | $58K | 1.6% |
| United States | $47K | 1.3% |
| Sweden | $43K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $39K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.42 per kg, 24% below the world average of $5.82, 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-petroleum lubricant exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $982 thousand of non-petroleum lubricant in 2024 (314 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 99% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $973K | 99% |
| Malawi | $5K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $1K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia non-petroleum lubricant imports (HS 3403.99): 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 3403.99: Lubricating preparations: other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials, not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of non-petroleum lubricant imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported non-petroleum lubricant worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 801 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-petroleum lubricant to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Kenya (28%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 356% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-petroleum lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.42 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $5.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of non-petroleum lubricant to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 139%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does Zambia also export non-petroleum lubricant?
Yes. Zambia exported $982 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Malawi and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-petroleum lubricant?
The HS code for non-petroleum lubricant is subheading 3403.99. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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