Goods exports in Zambia
Zambia: Goods exports was 11.37 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Goods exports in Zambia, 1978–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for goods exports in Zambia is 11.37 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.0% on the previous year and up 11.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goods exports in Zambia peaked at 11.50 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 692.50 million BoP, current US$, in 1986.
That places Zambia 95th out of 198 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.12 billion BoP, current US$ | 830.70 million BoP, current US$ | 1.41 billion BoP, current US$ | 2 |
| 1980s | 1.01 billion BoP, current US$ | 692.50 million BoP, current US$ | 1.46 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.02 billion BoP, current US$ | 772.00 million BoP, current US$ | 1.25 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 2.58 billion BoP, current US$ | 756.96 million BoP, current US$ | 5.01 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.52 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.53 billion BoP, current US$ | 10.84 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.52 billion BoP, current US$ | 8.00 billion BoP, current US$ | 11.50 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 92 Kenya 12.49 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 93 Syria 12.27 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 94 Guinea 11.64 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 96 Myanmar 10.84 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 97 Brunei 10.29 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 98 Trinidad and Tobago 10.24 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Zambia
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 7.4% (2024)
- Inflation of consumer prices 13.9% (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,356 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 8.7% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 29.71 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,356 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 25.13 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 16.91 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 673.13 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 25.61 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goods exports in Zambia?
- Goods exports in Zambia was 11.37 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest goods exports recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 11.50 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest goods exports recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 692.50 million BoP, current US$ in 1986.
- How does Zambia rank for goods exports?
- Zambia ranks 95th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is goods exports rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Goods exports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports of goods occur when there are changes in the economic ownership of goods from residents of the compiling economy to non-residents, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.