Retail adhesive imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $2.2 million of retail adhesive in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $2.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 940 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 949 t |
| 2021 | $826K | 374 t |
| 2020 | $557K | 110 t |
| 2019 | $550K | 185 t |
| 2018 | $832K | 125 t |
| 2017 | $462K | 80 t |
Where Zambia imports retail adhesive from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 68% |
| South Africa | $506K | 24% |
| United Arab Emirates | $39K | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $35K | 1.6% |
| India | $29K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.5% |
| Tanzania | $10K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $8K | 0.4% |
| Mauritius | $8K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.06 per kg, 69% below the world average of $6.66, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia retail adhesive imports (HS 3506.10): 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 3506.10: Glues or adhesives: prepared, products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of 1kg.
Common questions
What is the value of retail adhesive imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported retail adhesive worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply retail adhesive to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by South Africa (24%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 194% on the year.
What is the average import price of retail adhesive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.06 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $6.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of retail adhesive to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $462 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 366%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for retail adhesive?
The HS code for retail adhesive is subheading 3506.10. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3506 page.
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