Plastic packing articles (other) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic packing articles (other) by Zambia reached $6.0 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.1 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 | $6.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 1.3K t |
Where Zambia imports plastic packing articles (other) from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 53% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.1M | 53% |
| Zimbabwe | $633K | 11% |
| India | $534K | 9% |
| China | $388K | 6.5% |
| Kenya | $259K | 4.4% |
| Tanzania | $150K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $136K | 2.3% |
| Austria | $120K | 2% |
| Malawi | $117K | 2% |
| Botswana | $86K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.90 per kg, 57% below the world average of $4.40, 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 packing articles (other) exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported plastic packing articles (other) worth $5.7 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone took 97% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $5.6M | 98% |
| Malawi | $76K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $47K | 0.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $18K | 0.3% |
| Angola | $2K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia plastic packing articles (other) imports (HS 3923.90): 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 3923.90: Plastics: articles for the conveyance or packing of goods n.e.c. in heading no. 3923.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic packing articles (other) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported plastic packing articles (other) worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic packing articles (other) to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Zimbabwe (11%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 260% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic packing articles (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $4.40 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 packing articles (other) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2022 at $10.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
Does Zambia also export plastic packing articles (other)?
Yes. Zambia exported $5.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Malawi and South Africa. That compares with imports of $6.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for plastic packing articles (other)?
The HS code for plastic packing articles (other) is subheading 3923.90. 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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