Plastic and rubber molds (other types) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic and rubber molds (other types) by Zambia reached $2.2 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $2.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 700 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 497 t |
| 2021 | $992K | 520 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 32 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 52 t |
| 2018 | $756K | 38 t |
| 2017 | $776K | 18 t |
Where Zambia imports plastic and rubber molds (other types) from
China alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 61% |
| India | $515K | 24% |
| United Arab Emirates | $150K | 6.9% |
| Italy | $62K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $39K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 1.1% |
| Bulgaria | $22K | 1% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.75 per kg, 92% below the world average of $22.20, 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 plastic and rubber molds (other types) imports (HS 8480.79): 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 8480.79: Moulds: for rubber or plastics, other than injection or compression types.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic and rubber molds (other types) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported plastic and rubber molds (other types) worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic and rubber molds (other types) to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by India (24%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 118% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic and rubber molds (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.75 per kg in 2024, 92% below the world average of $22.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic and rubber molds (other types) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $776 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 179%. The peak was 2022 at $2.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic and rubber molds (other types)?
The HS code for plastic and rubber molds (other types) is subheading 8480.79. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8480 page.
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