Toothpaste imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported toothpaste worth $6.7 million (3.9 thousand tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.6 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 | $6.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 1.7K t |
Where Zambia imports toothpaste from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 56% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 23% |
| Tanzania | $747K | 11% |
| India | $247K | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $245K | 3.7% |
| Thailand | $96K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $24K | 0.4% |
| United States | $22K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 3306
| 3306.10 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: dentifrices | 73% |
| 3306.90 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: other than dentifrices | 25% |
| 3306.20 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss) | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.71 per kg, 67% below the world average of $5.25, 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.
Toothpaste exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $701 thousand of toothpaste in 2024 (216 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 96% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $670K | 96% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 1.5% |
| Tanzania | $10K | 1.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $10K | 1.4% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia toothpaste imports (HS 3306): 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 3306: Oral or dental hygiene preparations; including fixative pastes and powders; yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss), in individual retail packages.
Common questions
What is the value of toothpaste imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported toothpaste worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply toothpaste to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by South Africa (23%) and Tanzania (11%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 216% on the year.
What is the average import price of toothpaste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.71 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $5.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of toothpaste to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2018 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does Zambia also export toothpaste?
Yes. Zambia exported $701 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, the United Arab Emirates and Tanzania. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for toothpaste?
The HS code for toothpaste is heading 3306. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 3306.10 (73% of the value) and 3306.90 (25%).
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