Organic compound imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of organic compound by Zambia reached $2.7 million in 2024 (224 tonnes). That is 133% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.2 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 | $2.7M | 224 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 186 t |
| 2022 | $756K | 375 t |
| 2021 | $189K | 19 t |
| 2020 | $823K | 114 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 134 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 409 t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 251 t |
Where Zambia imports organic compound from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.5M | 94% |
| China | $111K | 4.1% |
| South Africa | $41K | 1.5% |
| Austria | $14K | 0.5% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.10 per kg, close to the world average of $12.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia organic compound imports (HS 2942): 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 2942: Organic compounds; n.e.c. in chapter 29.
Common questions
What is the value of organic compound imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported organic compound worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 224 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 133% on 2023.
Which countries supply organic compound to Zambia?
India was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (4%) and South Africa (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 193% on the year.
What is the average import price of organic compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.10 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $12.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of organic compound to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 62%. The peak was 2017 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for organic compound?
The HS code for organic compound is heading 2942. In Zambia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2942.00. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2942 page.
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