Organosulfur compound imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of organosulfur compound by Zambia reached $24.3 million in 2024 (11.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 98% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $39.1 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 | $24.3M | 11.5K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $17.7M | 12.0K t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 8.1K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $16.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $39.1M | 30.6K t |
| 2017 | $30.2M | 3.8K t |
Where Zambia imports organosulfur compound from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mozambique grew fastest (+302% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.8M | 53% |
| Hong Kong | $4.2M | 17% |
| Panama | $2.0M | 8.4% |
| South Africa | $1.9M | 7.7% |
| DR Congo | $959K | 3.9% |
| Mozambique | $882K | 3.6% |
| Namibia | $580K | 2.4% |
| Japan | $395K | 1.6% |
| India | $145K | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $107K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 2930
| 2930.90 | Organosulfur compounds (other) | 80% |
| 2930.40 | Methionine | 19% |
| 2930.70 | Organo-sulphur compounds: bis(2-hydroxyethyl)sulfide (thiodiglycol (INN)) | 0.7% |
| 2930.20 | Thiocarbamates and dithiocarbamates | 0.5% |
| 2930.30 | Thiuram sulfides | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2930.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.12 per kg, 42% below the world average of $3.64, 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.
Organosulfur compound exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported organosulfur compound worth $9.8 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+245% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $9.6M | 98% |
| Tanzania | $85K | 0.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $72K | 0.7% |
| Botswana | $23K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $16K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $13K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia organosulfur compound imports (HS 2930): 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 2930: Organo-sulphur compounds.
Common questions
What is the value of organosulfur compound imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported organosulfur compound worth $24.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 98% on 2023.
Which countries supply organosulfur compound to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($12.8 million), followed by Hong Kong (17%) and Panama (8%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 302% on the year.
What is the average import price of organosulfur compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.12 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $3.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of organosulfur compound to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.2 million in 2017 to $24.3 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2018 at $39.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.9 million a year.
Does Zambia also export organosulfur compound?
Yes. Zambia exported $9.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $14.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for organosulfur compound?
The HS code for organosulfur compound is heading 2930. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 2930.90 (80% of the value) and 2930.40 (19%).
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