Putty imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $3.3 million of putty in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged 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 | $3.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 3.7K t |
Where Zambia imports putty from
South Africa alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+282% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.3M | 70% |
| China | $208K | 6.2% |
| Malaysia | $171K | 5.1% |
| Egypt | $116K | 3.5% |
| Mauritius | $92K | 2.8% |
| Chile | $85K | 2.5% |
| Switzerland | $53K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $47K | 1.4% |
| India | $33K | 1% |
| Germany | $32K | 1% |
Product types under HS 3214
| 3214.90 | Sealant and mastic | 65% |
| 3214.10 | Painters putty | 35% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, 34% below the world average of $1.58, 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 putty imports (HS 3214): 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 3214: Glaziers' putty, grafting putty, resin cements, caulking compounds and other mastics; painters' fillings; non-refractory surfacing preparations for facades, indoor walls, floors, ceilings or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of putty imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported putty worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 141st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply putty to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (6%) and Malaysia (5%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average import price of putty per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $1.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of putty to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2019 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for putty?
The HS code for putty is heading 3214. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 3214.90 (65% of the value) and 3214.10 (35%).
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