Sulfate imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported sulfate worth $14.0 million (31.4 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $22.3 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 | $14.0M | 31.4K t |
| 2023 | $19.5M | 34.5K t |
| 2022 | $22.3M | 40.0K t |
| 2021 | $14.4M | 31.2K t |
| 2020 | $11.2M | 48.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.1M | 43.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 22.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 30.0K t |
Where Zambia imports sulfate from
One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 52% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $7.3M | 52% |
| China | $3.9M | 28% |
| South Africa | $2.4M | 17% |
| India | $126K | 0.9% |
| Namibia | $67K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $67K | 0.5% |
| Chile | $26K | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $18K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $14K | 0.1% |
| Mauritius | $13K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2833
| 2833.11 | Sodium sulfate | 63% |
| 2833.29 | Sulfates (other) | 21% |
| 2833.19 | Sodium sulfate (other) | 4.6% |
| 2833.27 | Barium sulfate | 4.5% |
| 2833.25 | Copper sulfate | 2.9% |
| 2833.21 | Processed magnesium sulfate | 2.4% |
| 2833.22 | Aluminum sulfate | 1.8% |
| 2833.30 | Alums | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2833.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.45 per kg, close to the world average of $0.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sulfate exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $2.8 million of sulfate in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+358% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.8M | 100% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia sulfate imports (HS 2833): 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 2833: Sulphates; alums; peroxosulphates (persulphates).
Common questions
What is the value of sulfate imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported sulfate worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfate to Zambia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by China (28%) and South Africa (17%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Chile grew fastest among the top ten, up 296% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sulfate to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2022 at $22.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.1 million a year.
Does Zambia also export sulfate?
Yes. Zambia exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Tanzania and the Netherlands. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfate?
The HS code for sulfate is heading 2833. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 2833.11 (63% of the value) and 2833.29 (20%).
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