2023
Exports
$11.4kWorld Rnk 116 / 150
Flag Rnk 638 / 946
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Crude Petroleum
-2.37Rnk 1015 / 1025
2023
Imports
$55.1MWorld Rnk 78 / 159
Flag Rnk 33 / 1153
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Zambia
-0.65Rnk 94 / 132

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Exports In 2023, Zambia exported $11.4k in Crude Petroleum, making it the 116th largest exporter of Crude Petroleum in the world. At the same year, Crude Petroleum was the 638th most exported product in Zambia. The main destination of Crude Petroleum exports from Zambia are: Burundi ($11.3k), Czechia ($28), Germany ($5), and South Africa ($2).

The fastest growing export markets for Crude Petroleum of Zambia between 2022 and 2023 were Burundi ($11.3k) and Czechia ($28).

Imports In 2023, Zambia imported $55.1M in Crude Petroleum, becoming the 78th largest importer of Crude Petroleum in the world. At the same year, Crude Petroleum was the 33rd most imported product in Zambia. Zambia imports Crude Petroleum primarily from: United Arab Emirates ($55.1M) and South Africa ($669).

The fastest growing import markets in Crude Petroleum for Zambia between 2022 and 2023 were United Arab Emirates ($55.1M).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$11.4k
IMPORTS (2023)$55.1M
NET TRADE (2023)-$55.1M

In 2023, Zambia exported $11.4k in Crude Petroleum. The main destinations of Zambia exports on Crude Petroleum were Burundi ($11.3k), Czechia ($28), Germany ($5), and South Africa ($2).

In 2023, Zambia imported $55.1M in Crude Petroleum, mainly from United Arab Emirates ($55.1M) and South Africa ($669).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Crude Petroleum EXPORT MARKETS FOR Zambia WERE (2022 - 2023):
Burundi$11.3k (1%)
Czechia$28 (1%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Crude Petroleum BY Zambia WERE (2022 - 2023):
South Africa-$364k (-100%)
Namibia-$4 (-100%)
Germany-$1 (-16.7%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

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In 2023, Zambia's main exporting competitors in Crude Petroleum were:
In 2023, Zambia's main importing competitors in Crude Petroleum were:

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Trade Value of Crude Petroleum by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALSouth Africa+ $350k
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALEquatorial Guinea+ $10.1k

Crude Petroleum’s highest export potential is South Africa. With an export gap of $350k.   Crude Petroleum’s highest import potential is Equatorial Guinea with an import gap of $10.1k.

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