Particle board and OSB imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of particle board and osb by Zambia reached $7.4 million in 2024 (12.3 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $7.4M | 12.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 13.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 10.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 10.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 7.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 7.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 6.8K t |
Where Zambia imports particle board and osb from
South Africa alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.2M | 97% |
| China | $149K | 2% |
| Lebanon | $34K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $19K | 0.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $12K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4410
| 4410.11 | Particle board | 96% |
| 4410.90 | Particle board (non-wood) | 3.2% |
| 4410.19 | Wafer board | 0.8% |
| 4410.12 | Oriented strand board | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4410.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, 30% above the world average of $0.46. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 particle board and osb imports (HS 4410): 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 4410: Particle board, oriented strand board (OSB) and similar board (e.g. waferboard) of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances.
Common questions
What is the value of particle board and osb imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported particle board and osb worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply particle board and osb to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by China (2%) and Lebanon (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 817% on the year.
What is the average import price of particle board and osb per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $0.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of particle board and osb to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. The peak was 2023 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for particle board and osb?
The HS code for particle board and osb is heading 4410. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 4410.11 (96% of the value) and 4410.90 (3%).
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