Petroleum gas imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported petroleum gas worth $16.3 million (17.3 thousand tonnes). That is 35% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% 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 | $16.3M | 17.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 12.7K t |
| 2022 | $11.2M | 9.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 1.5K t |
Where Zambia imports petroleum gas from
One supplier dominates: Tanzania accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+553% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $11.8M | 73% |
| South Africa | $3.1M | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 6.7% |
| Switzerland | $242K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $10K | 0.1% |
| China | $5K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2711
| 2711.19 | Liquefied petroleum gas (other) | 87% |
| 2711.13 | Butane | 5.9% |
| 2711.29 | Petroleum gas (gaseous) | 4.6% |
| 2711.11 | Liquefied natural gas | 2.2% |
| 2711.21 | Natural gas | 0.1% |
| 2711.12 | Propane | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2711.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, 68% above the world average of $0.56. 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.
Petroleum gas exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $269 thousand of petroleum gas in 2024 (276 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 83% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $224K | 83% |
| Zimbabwe | $45K | 17% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia petroleum gas imports (HS 2711): 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 2711: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum gas imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported petroleum gas worth $16.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 126th of 223 countries worldwide. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum gas to Zambia?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($11.8 million), followed by South Africa (19%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 553% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum gas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 68% above the world average of $0.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of petroleum gas to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $16.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
Does Zambia also export petroleum gas?
Yes. Zambia exported $269 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo and Zimbabwe. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $16.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum gas?
The HS code for petroleum gas is heading 2711. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 2711.19 (87% of the value) and 2711.13 (6%).
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