Paper labels imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $8.6 million of paper labels in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% 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 | $8.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 446 t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 874 t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 942 t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 827 t |
Where Zambia imports paper labels from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mauritius grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.6M | 54% |
| Tanzania | $2.3M | 27% |
| Kenya | $607K | 7.1% |
| India | $362K | 4.2% |
| Mauritius | $241K | 2.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $153K | 1.8% |
| Australia | $74K | 0.9% |
| China | $73K | 0.9% |
| United States | $57K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $22K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 4821
| 4821.10 | Printed paper labels | 85% |
| 4821.90 | Blank paper labels | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4821.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.65 per kg, 24% below the world average of $6.14, 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.
Paper labels exports from Zambia
Exports of paper labels by Zambia reached $533 thousand in 2024 (76 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 94% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $504K | 95% |
| Mozambique | $15K | 2.8% |
| Malawi | $8K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.5% |
| United States | $3K | 0.5% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0.1% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia paper labels imports (HS 4821): 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 4821: Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed.
Common questions
What is the value of paper labels imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported paper labels worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper labels to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Tanzania (27%) and Kenya (7%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper labels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.65 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $6.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper labels to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2018 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
Does Zambia also export paper labels?
Yes. Zambia exported $533 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Mozambique and Malawi. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper labels?
The HS code for paper labels is heading 4821. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 4821.10 (85% of the value) and 4821.90 (15%).
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