Pigments and preparations (other) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pigments and preparations (other) by Zambia reached $4.1 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $4.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 708 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 666 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 654 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 404 t |
Where Zambia imports pigments and preparations (other) from
South Africa alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+608% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.4M | 58% |
| United Arab Emirates | $526K | 13% |
| India | $292K | 7% |
| China | $276K | 6.6% |
| Thailand | $220K | 5.3% |
| Ukraine | $148K | 3.6% |
| Vietnam | $146K | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $34K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 0.8% |
| Uruguay | $28K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.28 per kg, 38% below the world average of $3.70, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia pigments and preparations (other) imports (HS 3206.49): 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 3206.49: Colouring matter: other preparations n.e.c. in item no. 3206.4.
Common questions
What is the value of pigments and preparations (other) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported pigments and preparations (other) worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply pigments and preparations (other) to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (13%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 608% on the year.
What is the average import price of pigments and preparations (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.28 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $3.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pigments and preparations (other) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 139%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for pigments and preparations (other)?
The HS code for pigments and preparations (other) is subheading 3206.49. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3206 page.
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