Saturated carboxylic acid imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of saturated carboxylic acid by Zambia reached $6.5 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 118% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $6.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 1.3K t |
Where Zambia imports saturated carboxylic acid from
The largest suppliers were Indonesia (29%), Malaysia (25%), South Africa (18%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+301% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $1.8M | 29% |
| Malaysia | $1.6M | 25% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 18% |
| India | $778K | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $383K | 5.9% |
| China | $342K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $93K | 1.4% |
| Australia | $77K | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $40K | 0.6% |
| United States | $34K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 2915
| 2915.70 | Palmitic and stearic acids | 64% |
| 2915.31 | Ethyl acetate | 10% |
| 2915.29 | Acetic acid salts (other) | 5.8% |
| 2915.90 | Fatty acid derivatives (other) | 5.5% |
| 2915.21 | Acetic acid | 4.4% |
| 2915.50 | Propionic acid | 2.9% |
| 2915.33 | N-butyl acetate | 2.6% |
| 2915.39 | Acetic acid esters (other) | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2915.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, close to the world average of $1.18.
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 saturated carboxylic acid imports (HS 2915): 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 2915: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of saturated carboxylic acid imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported saturated carboxylic acid worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 118% on 2023.
Which countries supply saturated carboxylic acid to Zambia?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Malaysia (25%) and South Africa (18%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 301% on the year.
What is the average import price of saturated carboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $1.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of saturated carboxylic acid to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 199%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for saturated carboxylic acid?
The HS code for saturated carboxylic acid is heading 2915. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 2915.70 (64% of the value) and 2915.31 (10%).
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