Zambia Trade Intelligence
Comprehensive economic data, market insights, and trade information to help you make informed business decisions.
Economic OverviewStable Outlook
GDP
$45.2B
GDP Growth
+3.2%
GDP/Capita
$2,450
Inflation Rate8.5%
Unemployment Rate12.4%
Debt to GDP45%
FDI Inflows (Annual)
$2.8B
Credit Rating
B+Trade Agreements & Market Access
View AllAfCFTA Member
African Continental Free Trade Area
54
Countries
90%
Tariff Elimination
$3.4T
Market Size
Ratified: 2019 • Trading Status: Active
Learn moreOther Trade Agreements
SADCregional
activePreferential tariffs
Southern Africa
COMESAregional
activeFree trade area
Eastern & Southern Africa
Total Active Agreements3
Preferential Market Access0+ countries
Export Strengths & Competitive Advantages
Top Export Products
Copper
Cobalt
Tobacco
Cotton
Sugar
Gemstones
Competitive Advantages
Advanced infrastructure networkSADC regional integrationAfCFTA member stateCompetitive labor costs
Export Incentives & Benefits
✓
Multi-Facility Economic Zone benefits✓
Duty drawback✓
Export incentives for non-traditional exportsRegulatory & Compliance Requirements
Full GuideRequired Export Documents
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Quality Certificate
Customs Declaration
Export Procedure Steps
1Register with ZDA
2Obtain export license
3Apply for Certificate of Origin
4Get ZABS quality certification
5Submit customs declaration
6Arrange transport
Logistics Performance IndexImproving
Overall LPI Score
2.70/ 5.00
Below Average
World Rank
#95
of 160
Score Breakdown
Customs Efficiency2.50
Infrastructure Quality2.40
Int'l Shipments2.80
Logistics Competence2.60
Tracking & Tracing2.50
Timeliness3.00
Data Source: World Bank Logistics Performance Index
Ports & Entry Points
View All PortsZambia is a landlocked country. International trade is conducted through neighboring countries' ports.
Explore Regional PortsKey Trade Institutions in Zambia
Zambia Development Agency (ZDA)
Export Authoritywww.zda.org.zm
+260 211 220 177
Zambia Revenue Authority - Customs
CustomsZambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS)
Standards BodyNeed help navigating Zambia's trade requirements?
