Petroleum coke imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petroleum coke by Zambia reached $13.6 million in 2024 (52.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 63% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $36.9 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 | $13.6M | 52.9K t |
| 2023 | $36.9M | 112.0K t |
| 2022 | $33.1M | 90.5K t |
| 2021 | $23.5M | 74.1K t |
| 2020 | $31.8M | 367.8K t |
| 2019 | $20.4M | 201.6K t |
| 2018 | $14.0M | 77.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 16.9K t |
Where Zambia imports petroleum coke from
United States alone supplied 81% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $11.0M | 81% |
| Namibia | $2.6M | 20% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.26 per kg, 117% above the world average of $0.12. 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 petroleum coke imports (HS 2713.11): 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 2713.11: Petroleum coke: (not calcined), obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum coke imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported petroleum coke worth $13.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 52.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 119 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum coke to Zambia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($11.0 million), followed by Namibia (19%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of petroleum coke per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.26 per kg in 2024, 117% above the world average of $0.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of petroleum coke to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $13.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $36.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum coke?
The HS code for petroleum coke is subheading 2713.11. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2713 page.
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