Postage stamps and securities exports from Zambia: data and top buyer countries
Exports of postage stamps and securities by Zambia reached $17.3 million in 2024 (0 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 417% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $250.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17.3M | 0 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 1 t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 1 t |
| 2021 | $20.3M | 1 t |
| 2020 | $62K | 0 t |
| 2019 | $28.3M | 4 t |
| 2018 | $250.3M | 576 t |
| 2017 | $140.4M | 2 t |
Where Zambia exports postage stamps and securities to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 78% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $13.5M | 78% |
| United Kingdom | $3.8M | 22% |
| Japan | $2K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia postage stamps and securities exports (HS 4907): 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 4907: Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title.
Common questions
What is the value of postage stamps and securities exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported postage stamps and securities worth $17.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 0 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 417% on 2023.
Which countries buy postage stamps and securities from Zambia?
The United States was the largest buyer with 78% of the value ($13.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (22%) and Japan (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 14% on the year.
How have exports of postage stamps and securities from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $140.4 million in 2017 to $17.3 million in 2024, a fall of 88%. The peak was 2018 at $250.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $58.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for postage stamps and securities?
The HS code for postage stamps and securities is heading 4907. In Zambia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4907.00. It sits in HS chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4907 page.
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