Saturated polyester resins imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported saturated polyester resins worth $5.7 million (3.8 thousand tonnes). That is 168% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $5.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $848K | 819 t |
| 2020 | $638K | 259 t |
| 2019 | $409K | 225 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 478 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 375 t |
Where Zambia imports saturated polyester resins from
China alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+370% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 79% |
| South Africa | $621K | 11% |
| India | $248K | 4.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $166K | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $134K | 2.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $46K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.50 per kg, 51% below the world average of $3.04, 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 saturated polyester resins imports (HS 3907.99): 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 3907.99: Polyesters: n.e.c. in heading no. 3907, saturated, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of saturated polyester resins imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported saturated polyester resins worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 168% on 2023.
Which countries supply saturated polyester resins to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by South Africa (11%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 370% on the year.
What is the average import price of saturated polyester resins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.50 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $3.04 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of saturated polyester resins to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 431%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for saturated polyester resins?
The HS code for saturated polyester resins is subheading 3907.99. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 page.
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