Sulphur exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
Zambia exported $111.5 million of sulphur in 2024 (337.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 107 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 61% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $302.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $111.5M | 337.6K t |
| 2023 | $284.5M | 568.5K t |
| 2022 | $302.3M | 462.9K t |
| 2021 | $106.8M | 344.1K t |
| 2020 | $57.4M | 292.3K t |
| 2019 | $58.1M | 390.8K t |
| 2018 | $55.0M | 267.2K t |
| 2017 | $19.8M | - |
Where Zambia exports sulphur to
DR Congo alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $111.1M | 100% |
| China | $284K | 0.3% |
| Qatar | $131K | 0.1% |
| Republic of the Congo | $26K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.33 per kg, 200% above the world average of $0.11. 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.
Sulphur imports to Zambia
Imports of sulphur by Zambia reached $97.4 million in 2024 (304.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 163 countries. Most of the value came from South Africa (31%), Qatar (20%), United Arab Emirates (20%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $30.6M | 31% |
| Qatar | $19.7M | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $19.4M | 20% |
| Singapore | $6.5M | 6.7% |
| Kuwait | $5.7M | 5.9% |
| Mauritius | $3.7M | 3.8% |
| Namibia | $3.6M | 3.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.9M | 2% |
| China | $1.9M | 1.9% |
| Tanzania | $1.6M | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia sulphur exports (HS 2503): 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 2503: Sulphur of all kinds; other than sublimed, precipitated and colloidal sulphur.
Common questions
What is the value of sulphur exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported sulphur worth $111.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 337.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 107 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries buy sulphur from Zambia?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($111.1 million), followed by China (0%) and Qatar (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of sulphur per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.33 per kg in 2024, 200% above the world average of $0.11 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of sulphur from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $19.8 million in 2017 to $111.5 million in 2024, an increase of 462%. The peak was 2022 at $302.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $124.4 million a year.
Does Zambia also import sulphur?
Yes. Zambia imported $97.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. That compares with exports of $111.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for sulphur?
The HS code for sulphur is heading 2503. In Zambia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2503.00. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2503 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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