Self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $3.5 million of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 26% 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 | $3.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 964 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 834 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 507 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 468 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 632 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 611 t |
Where Zambia imports self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) from
Most of the value came from South Africa (45%), China (40%), India (6%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.5M | 45% |
| China | $1.4M | 40% |
| India | $224K | 6.5% |
| Taiwan | $35K | 1% |
| Sweden | $29K | 0.8% |
| Hong Kong | $26K | 0.8% |
| Malawi | $25K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $21K | 0.6% |
| Finland | $20K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $18K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.35 per kg, 66% below the world average of $6.93, 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 plastic film (wide format) imports (HS 3919.90): 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 3919.90: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm.
Common questions
What is the value of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (40%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 142% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.35 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $6.93 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 plastic film (wide format) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (wide format)?
The HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) is subheading 3919.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3919 page.
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