PVC imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $20.5 million of pvc in 2024 (16.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $27.4 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 | $20.5M | 16.4K t |
| 2023 | $22.0M | 17.2K t |
| 2022 | $27.4M | 16.0K t |
| 2021 | $19.5M | 13.9K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 9.3K t |
| 2019 | $11.4M | 9.1K t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 6.0K t |
Where Zambia imports pvc from
South Africa alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $11.0M | 54% |
| China | $6.4M | 31% |
| India | $657K | 3.2% |
| Oman | $519K | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $492K | 2.4% |
| Tanzania | $360K | 1.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $326K | 1.6% |
| Malaysia | $323K | 1.6% |
| Singapore | $119K | 0.6% |
| United States | $90K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3904
| 3904.10 | Polyvinyl chloride (pure) | 64% |
| 3904.90 | Halogenated olefin polymers (other) | 20% |
| 3904.22 | Plasticized PVC compounds | 14% |
| 3904.21 | Rigid PVC compounds | 2.6% |
| 3904.61 | Polytetrafluoroethylene | 0.6% |
| 3904.69 | Fluoropolymers (other) | 0% |
| 3904.50 | Vinylidene chloride polymers | 0% |
| 3904.40 | Vinyl chloride copolymers (other) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.25 per kg, close to the world average of $1.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia pvc imports (HS 3904): 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 3904: Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of pvc imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported pvc worth $20.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply pvc to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($11.0 million), followed by China (31%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 344% on the year.
What is the average import price of pvc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.25 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pvc to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $20.5 million in 2024, an increase of 183%. The peak was 2022 at $27.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for pvc?
The HS code for pvc is heading 3904. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 3904.10 (63% of the value) and 3904.90 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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