Sodium tripolyphosphate imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sodium tripolyphosphate by Zambia reached $3.5 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 44% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.8 million.
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 | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 4.4K t |
Where Zambia imports sodium tripolyphosphate from
China alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+676% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 82% |
| United Arab Emirates | $233K | 6.7% |
| South Africa | $196K | 5.6% |
| Hong Kong | $156K | 4.4% |
| Mozambique | $46K | 1.3% |
| India | $11K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.41 per kg, close to the world average of $1.35.
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 tripolyphosphate imports (HS 2835.31): 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 2835.31: Polyphosphates: sodium triphosphate (sodium tripolyphosphate), whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of sodium tripolyphosphate imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported sodium tripolyphosphate worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 166 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium tripolyphosphate to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (7%) and South Africa (6%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 676% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium tripolyphosphate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.41 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sodium tripolyphosphate to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2022 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium tripolyphosphate?
The HS code for sodium tripolyphosphate is subheading 2835.31. 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 2835 page.
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