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Comprehensive trade intelligence, verified suppliers, and market insights for doing business with Zambia.

GDP

$42.4BProjection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $28.9B (World Bank · 2025)

Population

21.9M
World Bank · 2025

Lusaka

Capital

ZMW

Currency

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Zambia Trade Intelligence

Comprehensive economic data, market insights, and trade information to help you make informed business decisions.

Economic Overview

Official sources: IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank. Source and year shown per figure.

GDP
$42.4BProjection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $28.9B (World Bank · 2025)
Real GDP growth
5.6%Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 3.8% (World Bank · 2025)
GDP per person
$1,882Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $1,318 (World Bank · 2025)
Inflation
8.0%Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 13.9% (World Bank · 2025)
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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

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Multi-Facility Economic Zone benefits
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Duty drawback
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Export incentives for non-traditional exports

Regulatory & Compliance Requirements

Full Guide

Required 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

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Zambia is a landlocked country. International trade is conducted through neighboring countries' ports.

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Key Trade Institutions in Zambia

Zambia Development Agency (ZDA)

Export Authority
www.zda.org.zm
+260 211 220 177

Zambia Revenue Authority - Customs

Customs

Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS)

Standards Body

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