Sulfide imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $20.9 million of sulfide in 2024 (19.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 38% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $33.8 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 | $20.9M | 19.7K t |
| 2023 | $33.8M | 25.2K t |
| 2022 | $13.8M | 11.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 13.6K t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 9.9K t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 8.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 11.3K t |
Where Zambia imports sulfide from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 79% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.5M | 79% |
| Namibia | $2.1M | 10% |
| Panama | $704K | 3.4% |
| Mauritius | $439K | 2.1% |
| Singapore | $425K | 2% |
| South Africa | $357K | 1.7% |
| Mozambique | $246K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $94K | 0.5% |
| India | $13K | 0.1% |
| Qatar | $11K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2830
| 2830.10 | Sodium sulfide | 100% |
| 2830.90 | Sulfides and polysulfides (other) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2830.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.06 per kg, 21% below the world average of $1.34, 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.
Sulfide exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported sulfide worth $15.5 million (11.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 85 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $15.4M | 99% |
| Zimbabwe | $49K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $37K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $14K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $6K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia sulfide imports (HS 2830): 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 2830: Sulphides; polysulphides whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of sulfide imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported sulfide worth $20.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 152 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfide to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($16.5 million), followed by Namibia (10%) and Panama (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 737% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.06 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $1.34 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sulfide to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $20.9 million in 2024, an increase of 173%. The peak was 2023 at $33.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.1 million a year.
Does Zambia also export sulfide?
Yes. Zambia exported $15.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zimbabwe and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfide?
The HS code for sulfide is heading 2830. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 2830.10 (100% of the value) and 2830.90 (0%).
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