Tobacco products imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported tobacco products worth $14.1 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average.
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 | $14.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $14.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 674 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 211 t |
Where Zambia imports tobacco products from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $7.4M | 52% |
| Zimbabwe | $4.8M | 34% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 9.9% |
| India | $467K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $3K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2403
| 2403.19 | Smoking tobacco | 69% |
| 2403.11 | Water pipe tobacco | 19% |
| 2403.99 | Tobacco products (other) | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.46 per kg, 69% below the world average of $17.71, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia tobacco products imports (HS 2403): 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 2403: Manufactured tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes n.e.c; homogenised or reconstituted tobacco; tobacco extracts and essences.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco products imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported tobacco products worth $14.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply tobacco products to Zambia?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by Zimbabwe (34%) and South Africa (10%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of tobacco products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.46 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $17.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tobacco products to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $14.1 million in 2024, an increase of 808%. The peak was 2023 at $14.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco products?
The HS code for tobacco products is heading 2403. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 2403.19 (69% of the value) and 2403.11 (18%).
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