Petroleum residue imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petroleum residue by Zambia reached $37.6 million in 2024 (69.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 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 | $37.6M | 69.6K t |
| 2023 | $42.8M | 120.1K t |
| 2022 | $41.4M | 105.4K t |
| 2021 | $31.7M | 87.5K t |
| 2020 | $42.4M | 388.6K t |
| 2019 | $29.3M | 221.3K t |
| 2018 | $22.1M | 93.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 33.1K t |
Where Zambia imports petroleum residue from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 53% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $20.0M | 53% |
| United States | $11.0M | 29% |
| Namibia | $2.6M | 7% |
| Hong Kong | $2.0M | 5.3% |
| Iraq | $1.6M | 4.4% |
| South Africa | $198K | 0.5% |
| China | $66K | 0.2% |
| DR Congo | $59K | 0.2% |
| Malawi | $42K | 0.1% |
| India | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2713
| 2713.20 | Bitumen | 64% |
| 2713.11 | Petroleum coke | 36% |
| 2713.12 | Calcined petroleum coke | 0.1% |
| 2713.90 | Fuel oil residue | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2713.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.54 per kg, 116% above the world average of $0.25. 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 residue exports from Zambia
Exports of petroleum residue by Zambia reached $2.6 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone took 97% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+204% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.5M | 97% |
| Zimbabwe | $68K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia petroleum residue imports (HS 2713): 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: Petroleum coke, petroleum bitumen; other residues of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum residue imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported petroleum residue worth $37.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 69.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum residue to Zambia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($20.0 million), followed by the United States (29%) and Namibia (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 783% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum residue per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.54 per kg in 2024, 116% above the world average of $0.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of petroleum residue to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $37.6 million in 2024, an increase of 433%. The peak was 2023 at $42.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.8 million a year.
Does Zambia also export petroleum residue?
Yes. Zambia exported $2.6 million 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 $35.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum residue?
The HS code for petroleum residue is heading 2713. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 2713.20 (64% of the value) and 2713.11 (36%).
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