Polyurethane imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyurethane by Zambia reached $2.9 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.4 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 | $2.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 2.4K t |
Where Zambia imports polyurethane from
South Africa alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+668% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.1M | 72% |
| India | $362K | 12% |
| China | $263K | 8.9% |
| Turkey | $45K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $35K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $33K | 1.1% |
| Tanzania | $33K | 1.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $14K | 0.5% |
| United States | $10K | 0.3% |
| France | $8K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3909
| 3909.10 | Urea-formaldehyde resins | 48% |
| 3909.50 | Polyurethane resins | 39% |
| 3909.40 | Phenol-formaldehyde resins | 7% |
| 3909.31 | Polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate | 3.7% |
| 3909.39 | Amino resins (other) | 2.3% |
| 3909.20 | Melamine-formaldehyde resins | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3909.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, 33% below the world average of $2.07, 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 polyurethane imports (HS 3909): 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 3909: Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyurethane imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported polyurethane worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyurethane to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by India (12%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 668% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyurethane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $2.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyurethane to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2018 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyurethane?
The HS code for polyurethane is heading 3909. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 3909.10 (48% of the value) and 3909.50 (38%).
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