Polyethylene film and sheet imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $9.8 million of polyethylene film and sheet in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 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 | $9.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 2.6K t |
Where Zambia imports polyethylene film and sheet from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.6M | 57% |
| South Africa | $1.7M | 17% |
| Tanzania | $721K | 7.3% |
| Australia | $535K | 5.4% |
| Kenya | $431K | 4.4% |
| India | $387K | 3.9% |
| Egypt | $158K | 1.6% |
| France | $76K | 0.8% |
| Greece | $65K | 0.7% |
| Finland | $49K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.37 per kg, close to the world average of $2.81.
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 polyethylene film and sheet imports (HS 3920.10): 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 3920.10: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polymers of ethylene, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene film and sheet imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported polyethylene film and sheet worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene film and sheet to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by South Africa (17%) and Tanzania (7%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 269% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene film and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.37 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $2.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyethylene film and sheet to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2023 at $10.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene film and sheet?
The HS code for polyethylene film and sheet is subheading 3920.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
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