The import and export of goods to and from Zambia has always been of critical importance to the country.

Zambia’s main major exportable commodities include: copper, cobalt, electricity and tobacco, with her main exports heading to the UK, Switzerland, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and South Africa. There are also many important importable commodities for the country, including petroleum products, electricity, fertilizer, and machines and transportation equipment. Zambia’s most important imports partners are the UK, the UAE and South Africa.

The Zambia Development agency is eager to help both those looking to export and those looking to import from Zambia, in order to increase the rate and efficiency of the import/export trade.

 Their mission statement: “To promote and facilitate investment, trade, competitiveness and the development of MSMEs by providing comprehensive services in a transparent, innovative and efficient manner” reflects this.