Polish imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported polish worth $12.5 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more 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 | $12.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $12.2M | 3.5K t |
Where Zambia imports polish from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 94% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $11.8M | 94% |
| Kenya | $551K | 4.4% |
| China | $55K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $38K | 0.3% |
| France | $35K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $10K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $9K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $8K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 3405
| 3405.20 | Furniture polish | 49% |
| 3405.90 | Metal polish | 32% |
| 3405.10 | Shoe polish | 19% |
| 3405.40 | Scouring paste | 0.7% |
| 3405.30 | Car polish | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.80 per kg, close to the world average of $4.43.
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 polish imports (HS 3405): 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 3405: Polishes, creams, scouring pastes, powders and similar; in any form, (including articles impregnated, coated or covered with such), for furniture, footwear, floors, coachwork, glass or metal.
Common questions
What is the value of polish imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported polish worth $12.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply polish to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($11.8 million), followed by Kenya (4%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 165% on the year.
What is the average import price of polish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.80 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $4.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polish to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.2 million in 2017 to $12.5 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for polish?
The HS code for polish is heading 3405. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 3405.20 (48% of the value) and 3405.90 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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