Zambia to South Africa Trade Corridor
Zambia to South Africa: $3.5B bilateral trade, +2.8% YoY, rank #29 corridor, 0% average applied tariff, FTA status: FTA Active.
Key facts
- Bilateral trade: $3.5B
- Year on year growth: +2.8%
- Corridor rank: #29 on ExportIQ
- Average applied tariff: 0%
- Trade agreement status: FTA Active
- Typical transit time: 5-8 days
- Key ports: Durban, Lusaka, Beitbridge, Chirundu
Trade relationship
Zambia-South Africa trade is driven by Zambian copper exports and South African manufactured goods, fuel, and food products. The corridor is a lifeline for landlocked Zambia's access to regional and global markets.
Top traded products between Zambia and South Africa
The largest product groups on this corridor are Copper and articles, Petroleum products, Machinery. Together they make up 61.4% of bilateral trade.
| HS Chapter | Product | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | Copper and articles | $1.5B | 42.9% |
| 27 | Petroleum products | $400M | 11.4% |
| 84 | Machinery | $250M | 7.1% |
| 87 | Vehicles | $200M | 5.7% |
| 25 | Cement and lime | $120M | 3.4% |
| 17 | Sugar | $100M | 2.9% |
Tariffs and trade agreements
The average applied tariff is 0%. Free trade agreement status: FTA Active.
Applicable trade agreements:
- SADC
- AfCFTA
- COMESA
Required certifications
Exporters on this corridor should expect to provide 3 certifications.
- ZABS
- SABS
- ISO 9001
Trade logistics and key ports
Estimated transit time is 5-8 days. The corridor runs through 4 key ports.
- Durban
- Lusaka
- Beitbridge
- Chirundu
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Questions, answered
- What are the top products traded between Zambia and South Africa?
- Copper and articles, Petroleum products, Machinery
- What is the average tariff rate for Zambia to South Africa trade?
- The average applied tariff rate is 0%. FTA status: FTA Active.
- How long does shipping take from Zambia to South Africa?
- Typical transit time is 5-8 days via Durban and Lusaka.
- How large is trade between Zambia and South Africa?
- Bilateral trade is $3.5B, up 2.8% year on year. It ranks #29 among the corridors ExportIQ tracks.
- Which certifications are required for Zambia to South Africa exports?
- Required certifications: ZABS, SABS, ISO 9001.