Plastic dinnerware imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $4.8 million of plastic dinnerware in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.3 million.
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 | $4.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 508 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 1.6K t |
Where Zambia imports plastic dinnerware from
South Africa alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malawi grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.8M | 59% |
| China | $1.2M | 26% |
| Malawi | $267K | 5.6% |
| Kenya | $75K | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $53K | 1.1% |
| India | $44K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $43K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $33K | 0.7% |
| Tanzania | $32K | 0.7% |
| Mozambique | $27K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 3924
| 3924.90 | Plastic household articles | 56% |
| 3924.10 | Plastic tableware | 44% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3924.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.21 per kg, 52% below the world average of $4.56, 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.
Plastic dinnerware exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported plastic dinnerware worth $636 thousand (991 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 62% of the value.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia plastic dinnerware imports (HS 3924): 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 3924: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic dinnerware imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported plastic dinnerware worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 162nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic dinnerware to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by China (26%) and Malawi (6%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic dinnerware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.21 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $4.56 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 dinnerware to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2017 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Zambia also export plastic dinnerware?
Yes. Zambia exported $636 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zimbabwe and Malawi. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic dinnerware?
The HS code for plastic dinnerware is heading 3924. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 3924.90 (56% of the value) and 3924.10 (44%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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