Rubber pharmaceutical articles imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $5.9 million of rubber pharmaceutical articles in 2024 (389 tonnes). That is 106% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $5.9M | 389 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 225 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 579 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 362 t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 318 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 147 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 421 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 178 t |
Where Zambia imports rubber pharmaceutical articles from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.7M | 62% |
| China | $848K | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $417K | 7% |
| Thailand | $356K | 6% |
| South Africa | $302K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $182K | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $90K | 1.5% |
| Malaysia | $41K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| Austria | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4014
| 4014.10 | Rubber condoms | 84% |
| 4014.90 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (excluding sheath contraceptives), with or without fittings of hard… | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4014.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.25 per kg, close to the world average of $16.08.
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 rubber pharmaceutical articles imports (HS 4014): 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 4014: Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber pharmaceutical articles imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported rubber pharmaceutical articles worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 389 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 106% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber pharmaceutical articles to Zambia?
India was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by China (14%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 264% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber pharmaceutical articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.25 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $16.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber pharmaceutical articles to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. The peak was 2020 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber pharmaceutical articles?
The HS code for rubber pharmaceutical articles is heading 4014. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 4014.10 (84% of the value) and 4014.90 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Zambia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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