Self-adhesive film imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported self-adhesive film worth $5.1 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 11% on 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 | $5.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 644 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 600 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 891 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 825 t |
Where Zambia imports self-adhesive film from
Most of the value came from China (45%), South Africa (38%), India (7%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 45% |
| South Africa | $1.9M | 38% |
| India | $372K | 7.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $89K | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $38K | 0.8% |
| Hong Kong | $38K | 0.7% |
| United States | $36K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $33K | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $31K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $29K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 3919
| 3919.90 | Self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) | 68% |
| 3919.10 | Self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) | 32% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3919.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.48 per kg, 63% below the world average of $6.73, 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 self-adhesive film imports (HS 3919): 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 3919: Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of self-adhesive film imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported self-adhesive film worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-adhesive film to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by South Africa (38%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 852% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-adhesive film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.48 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $6.73 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of self-adhesive film to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-adhesive film?
The HS code for self-adhesive film is heading 3919. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 3919.90 (68% of the value) and 3919.10 (32%).
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