Sulfite imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported sulfite worth $11.5 million (15.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 982% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $21.2 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 | $11.5M | 15.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 21.6K t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 43.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 21.8K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 12.5K t |
| 2019 | $17.6M | 31.4K t |
| 2018 | $21.2M | 29.3K t |
| 2017 | $12.9M | 4.5K t |
Where Zambia imports sulfite from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.1M | 62% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 20% |
| South Africa | $628K | 5.5% |
| Thailand | $582K | 5.1% |
| Hong Kong | $440K | 3.8% |
| Mozambique | $181K | 1.6% |
| DR Congo | $173K | 1.5% |
| Tanzania | $30K | 0.3% |
| India | $20K | 0.2% |
| Mauritius | $20K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2832
| 2832.10 | Sodium sulfite | 100% |
| 2832.30 | Thiosulfates | 0% |
| 2832.20 | Sulfites (non-sodium) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2832.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, 40% above the world average of $0.52. 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.
Sulfite exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $3.2 million of sulfite in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $3.2M | 99% |
| Singapore | $21K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia sulfite imports (HS 2832): 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 2832: Sulphites; thiosulphates.
Common questions
What is the value of sulfite imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported sulfite worth $11.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 198 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 982% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfite to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (20%) and South Africa (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 639% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfite per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $0.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sulfite to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.9 million in 2017 to $11.5 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2018 at $21.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.0 million a year.
Does Zambia also export sulfite?
Yes. Zambia exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo and Singapore. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfite?
The HS code for sulfite is heading 2832. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 2832.10 (100% of the value) and 2832.30 (0%).
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