Vitamin medicines (packaged) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $7.3 million of vitamin medicines (packaged) in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 161% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $7.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 540 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 535 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 255 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 228 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 283 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 392 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 260 t |
Where Zambia imports vitamin medicines (packaged) from
The largest suppliers were India (32%), United Arab Emirates (27%), Egypt (25%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+539% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.3M | 32% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.0M | 27% |
| Egypt | $1.8M | 25% |
| Tanzania | $391K | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $275K | 3.8% |
| Bangladesh | $120K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $67K | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $62K | 0.9% |
| Pakistan | $41K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.96 per kg, 85% below the world average of $20.30, 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 vitamin medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.50): 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 3004.50: Medicaments: containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamin medicines (packaged) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported vitamin medicines (packaged) worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 161% on 2023.
Which countries supply vitamin medicines (packaged) to Zambia?
India was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (27%) and Egypt (25%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 539% on the year.
What is the average import price of vitamin medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.96 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $20.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vitamin medicines (packaged) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 471%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for vitamin medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for vitamin medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.50. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
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