Palmitic and stearic acids imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $4.2 million of palmitic and stearic acids in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). That is 1336% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $4.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $289K | 193 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 989 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $812K | 630 t |
| 2019 | $617K | 329 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $775K | 405 t |
Where Zambia imports palmitic and stearic acids from
The largest suppliers were Indonesia (44%), Malaysia (39%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $1.8M | 44% |
| Malaysia | $1.6M | 39% |
| United Arab Emirates | $361K | 8.7% |
| India | $200K | 4.8% |
| South Africa | $161K | 3.9% |
| China | $4K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.26 per kg, 33% below the world average of $1.87, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia palmitic and stearic acids imports (HS 2915.70): 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 2915.70: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters.
Common questions
What is the value of palmitic and stearic acids imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported palmitic and stearic acids worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 167 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply palmitic and stearic acids to Zambia?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Malaysia (39%) and the United Arab Emirates (9%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 102% on the year.
What is the average import price of palmitic and stearic acids per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.26 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $1.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of palmitic and stearic acids to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $775 thousand in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 436%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for palmitic and stearic acids?
The HS code for palmitic and stearic acids is subheading 2915.70. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 page.
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