Plastic caps and closures imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported plastic caps and closures worth $9.1 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 39% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $9.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 774 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 910 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 614 t |
Where Zambia imports plastic caps and closures from
Most of the value came from South Africa (40%), Zimbabwe (15%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+312% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.6M | 40% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.3M | 15% |
| India | $973K | 11% |
| Tanzania | $797K | 8.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $587K | 6.5% |
| Uganda | $381K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $322K | 3.6% |
| China | $303K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $161K | 1.8% |
| United States | $96K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.78 per kg, 53% below the world average of $5.90, 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 caps and closures imports (HS 3923.50): 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 3923.50: Plastics: stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic caps and closures imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported plastic caps and closures worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic caps and closures to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Zimbabwe (15%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 732% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic caps and closures per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.78 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $5.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic caps and closures to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, an increase of 253%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic caps and closures?
The HS code for plastic caps and closures is subheading 3923.50. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
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