2022
Exports
$732kWorld Rnk 161 / 212
Flag Rnk 222 / 996
2022
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Scrap Iron
-0.59Rnk 720 / 1025
2022
Imports
$280kWorld Rnk 117 / 187
Flag Rnk 695 / 1167
2022
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Zambia
-0.7Rnk 96 / 133

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Exports In 2022, Zambia exported $732k in Scrap Iron, making it the 161st largest exporter of Scrap Iron in the world. At the same year, Scrap Iron was the 222nd most exported product in Zambia. The main destination of Scrap Iron exports from Zambia are: South Africa ($700k), India ($31.3k), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($446), and Pitcairn Islands ($201).

The fastest growing export markets for Scrap Iron of Zambia between 2021 and 2022 were India ($2.79k), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($446), and Pitcairn Islands ($201).

Imports In 2022, Zambia imported $280k in Scrap Iron, becoming the 117th largest importer of Scrap Iron in the world. At the same year, Scrap Iron was the 695th most imported product in Zambia. Zambia imports Scrap Iron primarily from: Democratic Republic of the Congo ($145k), Equatorial Guinea ($91.9k), Namibia ($25.5k), Botswana ($8.65k), and Malawi ($8.59k).

The fastest growing import markets in Scrap Iron for Zambia between 2021 and 2022 were Democratic Republic of the Congo ($124k), Equatorial Guinea ($91.9k), and Namibia ($25k).

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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 (2022)$732k
IMPORTS (2022)$280k
NET TRADE (2022)$452k

In 2022, Zambia exported $732k in Scrap Iron. The main destinations of Zambia exports on Scrap Iron were South Africa ($700k), India ($31.3k), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($446), and Pitcairn Islands ($201).

In 2022, Zambia imported $280k in Scrap Iron, mainly from Democratic Republic of the Congo ($145k), Equatorial Guinea ($91.9k), Namibia ($25.5k), Botswana ($8.65k), and Malawi ($8.59k).

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Export Destinations (2022)

Import Origins (2022)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Scrap Iron EXPORT MARKETS FOR Zambia WERE (2021 - 2022):
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Scrap Iron BY Zambia WERE (2021 - 2022):South Africa-$650k (-48.2%)

Change in Exports by Market (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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In 2022, Zambia's main exporting competitors in Scrap Iron were:
In 2022, Zambia's main importing competitors in Scrap Iron were:
Turkey $8.77B
India $5.65B
Belgium $2.84B

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Trade Value of Scrap Iron by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALIndia+ $154k
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALNamibia+ $21.2k

Scrap Iron’s highest export potential is India. With an export gap of $154k.   Scrap Iron’s highest import potential is Namibia with an import gap of $21.2k.

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