Zinc powder imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of zinc powder by Zambia reached $2.9 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. That is 91% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $31.9 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 | $2.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $31.9M | 16.6K t |
| 2022 | $24.4M | 12.3K t |
| 2021 | $15.3M | 9.7K t |
| 2020 | $0K | - |
| 2019 | $3K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $190K | 47 t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 2.9K t |
Where Zambia imports zinc powder from
One supplier dominates: DR Congo accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.9M | 100% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7903
| 7903.10 | Zinc dust | 100% |
| 7903.90 | Zinc flakes | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.82 per kg, close to the world average of $1.59.
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 zinc powder imports (HS 7903): 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 7903: Zinc; dust, powders and flakes.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc powder imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported zinc powder worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 91% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc powder to Zambia?
The DR Congo was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by South Africa (0%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of zinc powder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.82 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $1.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc powder to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 72%. The peak was 2023 at $31.9 million. Over 7 years the average was $12.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc powder?
The HS code for zinc powder is heading 7903. In Zambia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7903.10. It sits in HS chapter 79 (zinc and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7903 page.
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