Sealant and mastic imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $2.2 million of sealant and mastic in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 3.4K t |
Where Zambia imports sealant and mastic from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+846% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.7M | 78% |
| China | $126K | 5.8% |
| Mauritius | $92K | 4.3% |
| Chile | $85K | 3.9% |
| Malaysia | $59K | 2.7% |
| Egypt | $36K | 1.7% |
| India | $21K | 1% |
| Ireland | $13K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $12K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $10K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.90 per kg, 48% above the world average of $0.61. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 sealant and mastic imports (HS 3214.90): 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 3214.90: Mastics: n.e.c. in heading no. 3214.
Common questions
What is the value of sealant and mastic imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported sealant and mastic worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply sealant and mastic to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (6%) and Mauritius (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 846% on the year.
What is the average import price of sealant and mastic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.90 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $0.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sealant and mastic to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sealant and mastic?
The HS code for sealant and mastic is subheading 3214.90. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3214 page.
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