2015
Exports
$53.8kWorld Rnk 0 / 0
Flag Rnk 0 / 0
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2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Lignite
-1.57Rnk 955 / 1025
2015
Imports
$30.4kWorld Rnk 76 / 111
Flag Rnk 939 / 1153
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Zambia
-0.65Rnk 94 / 132

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Imports In 2023, Zambia imported $30.4k in Lignite, becoming the 76th largest importer of Lignite in the world. At the same year, Lignite was the 939th most imported product in Zambia. Zambia imports Lignite primarily from: South Africa ($19.5k) and Tanzania ($10.9k).

The fastest growing import markets in Lignite for Zambia between 2022 and 2023 were Tanzania ($7.49k).

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Jan 2025

Subnational Monthly Trade

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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 (2015)$53.8k
IMPORTS (2023)$30.4k
NET TRADE (2023)-$30.4k

In 2023, Zambia imported $30.4k in Lignite, mainly from South Africa ($19.5k) and Tanzania ($10.9k).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

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Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

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

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Trade Value of Lignite by Exporters

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALChina+ $756
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALIndonesia+ $1.33k

Lignite’s highest export potential is China. With an export gap of $756.   Lignite’s highest import potential is Indonesia with an import gap of $1.33k.

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