Polyethylene monofilament and rods imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $2.4 million of polyethylene monofilament and rods in 2024 (821 tonnes). That is 175% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 78% 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 | $2.4M | 821 t |
| 2023 | $857K | 95 t |
| 2022 | $953K | 112 t |
| 2021 | $106K | 35 t |
| 2020 | $440K | 254 t |
| 2019 | $134K | 28 t |
| 2018 | $47K | 5 t |
| 2017 | $42K | 7 t |
Where Zambia imports polyethylene monofilament and rods from
China alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 73% |
| Japan | $546K | 23% |
| South Africa | $62K | 2.6% |
| India | $10K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.3% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.1% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.86 per kg, 27% below the world average of $3.92, 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 polyethylene monofilament and rods imports (HS 3916.10): 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 3916.10: Ethylene polymers: monofilament, of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene monofilament and rods imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported polyethylene monofilament and rods worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 821 tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 175% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene monofilament and rods to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Japan (23%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene monofilament and rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.86 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $3.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyethylene monofilament and rods to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $616 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene monofilament and rods?
The HS code for polyethylene monofilament and rods is subheading 3916.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3916 page.
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