Net trade in goods in Zambia
Zambia: Net trade in goods was 1.30 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Net trade in goods in Zambia, 1978–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net trade in goods in Zambia is 1.30 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.2% on the previous year and down 19.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net trade in goods in Zambia peaked at 4.82 billion BoP, current US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, -342.14 million BoP, current US$, in 2001.
That places Zambia 56th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 432.25 million BoP, current US$ | 212.70 million BoP, current US$ | 651.80 million BoP, current US$ | 2 |
| 1980s | 244.09 million BoP, current US$ | -69.10 million BoP, current US$ | 566.40 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | -7.54 million BoP, current US$ | -257.50 million BoP, current US$ | 420.00 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 286.28 million BoP, current US$ | -342.14 million BoP, current US$ | 1.35 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.21 billion BoP, current US$ | -74.26 million BoP, current US$ | 2.77 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.81 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.30 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.82 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Zambia
- Exports of goods and services 8.85 billion current US$ (2024)
- Final consumption expenditure 15.36 billion current US$ (2024)
- Final consumption expenditure 401.95 billion current LCU (2024)
- Final consumption expenditure 60.7% (2024)
- Gross national expenditure 21.38 billion current US$ (2024)
- Gross national expenditure 559.46 billion current LCU (2024)
- Gross national expenditure 84.5% (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation 5.47 billion current US$ (2024)
- Exports of goods and services 35.0% (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added 5.2% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net trade in goods in Zambia?
- Net trade in goods in Zambia was 1.30 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest net trade in goods recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.82 billion BoP, current US$ in 2021.
- What is the lowest net trade in goods recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -342.14 million BoP, current US$ in 2001.
- How does Zambia rank for net trade in goods?
- Zambia ranks 56th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net trade in goods rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.9%. 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 Net trade in goods (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The balance of international trade in goods is the difference between the exports and imports of goods. 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.