Sodium silicate (other) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $6.0 million of sodium silicate (other) in 2024 (10.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 59% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $6.0M | 10.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 7.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 4.9K t |
Where Zambia imports sodium silicate (other) from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+175% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.0M | 66% |
| Tanzania | $1.5M | 25% |
| Saudi Arabia | $166K | 2.8% |
| Egypt | $126K | 2.1% |
| Kenya | $123K | 2% |
| China | $87K | 1.4% |
| India | $19K | 0.3% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.57 per kg, 42% above the world average of $0.40. 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 sodium silicate (other) imports (HS 2839.19): 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 2839.19: Silicates: of sodium (excluding sodium metasilicates).
Common questions
What is the value of sodium silicate (other) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported sodium silicate (other) worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 176 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium silicate (other) to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Tanzania (25%) and Saudi Arabia (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 175% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium silicate (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $0.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sodium silicate (other) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 243%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium silicate (other)?
The HS code for sodium silicate (other) is subheading 2839.19. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2839 page.
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