Plaster articles imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $5.0 million of plaster articles in 2024 (11.0 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.0M | 11.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 10.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 8.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 11.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 11.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 12.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 9.7K t |
Where Zambia imports plaster articles from
South Africa alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+887% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.7M | 53% |
| Tanzania | $1.9M | 37% |
| China | $225K | 4.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $182K | 3.6% |
| Japan | $36K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0.1% |
| India | $7K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6809
| 6809.11 | Plasterboard (paper faced) | 80% |
| 6809.19 | Plaster board (other) | 12% |
| 6809.90 | Plaster products | 7.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6809.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.46 per kg, 39% above the world average of $0.33. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia plaster articles imports (HS 6809): 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 6809: Plaster or compositions based on plaster; articles thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of plaster articles imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported plaster articles worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply plaster articles to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Tanzania (37%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 887% on the year.
What is the average import price of plaster articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.46 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $0.33 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plaster articles to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2023 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plaster articles?
The HS code for plaster articles is heading 6809. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 6809.11 (80% of the value) and 6809.19 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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