Zinc products imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of zinc products by Zambia reached $2.2 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 259% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 87% 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 | $2.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $610K | 369 t |
| 2022 | $381K | 187 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 941 t |
| 2020 | $192K | 21 t |
| 2019 | $31K | 3 t |
| 2018 | $12K | 2 t |
| 2017 | $27K | 7 t |
Where Zambia imports zinc products from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+264% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.2M | 100% |
| Japan | $2K | 0.1% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.64 per kg, 80% below the world average of $8.23, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia zinc products imports (HS 7907): 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 7907: Zinc; articles n.e.c. in chapter 79.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc products imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported zinc products worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 259% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc products to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Japan (0%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 472% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.64 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $8.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc products to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $656 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for zinc products?
The HS code for zinc products is heading 7907. In Zambia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7907.00. It sits in HS chapter 79 (zinc and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7907 page.
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