Sector Briefs
ENGINEERING AND FOUNDRY
The Engineering and Foundry sub-sector trades in products such as copper wire of different sizes and dimensions, metal alloys, electric conductors, metal plates and machinery and parts. In 2019, the top export products of the sector included copper wire, ferro-silico manganese, parts of pumps, copper plates unwrought led, iron and steel bars and equipment such as self-propelled front-end shovel loaders and dumpers for off-highway use.
In 2019, the sub sector earned a total of USD 427.67 million, a reduction of 0.7% from the previous year’s earnings which stood at USD 424 million.
The main export markets for products of this sub-sector included Congo DR, South Africa, Zimbabwe, United Arab Emirates and Tanzania.
The top 5 players in this sector were Metal Fabricators of Zambia Limited, Sepco Zambia Limited, Weir Minerals Central Africa, Sandvick Mining And Construction Zambia Limited and Universal Mining Chemical Industries Limited.
CHEMICALS AND PHARMACEUTICALS
The Chemicals and Pharmaceutical sub-sector trades in products such as sulphuric acid, explosives, detergents, yeast, herbicides, paint, toiletries, fertilizers and gases such as oxygen and nitrogen among other products. In 2019, the top export products of the sector included sulphuric acid, all kinds of sulphur, prepared explosives, detergents, fertilizers and active yeasts.
The sub sector earned a total of USD 383.1 million in 2019, a reduction of 7.23% from the previous year’s earnings which stood at USD 410.78 million.
The main export markets for products of this sub-sector included Congo DR, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, South Africa, Namibia and Mozambique.
The top players in this sector were Chambishi Copper Smelter Limited, Trade-Kings Limited, Sl Solutions Limited, AEL Zambia Plc, Kansanshi Mining Plc, Mopani Copper Mines Plc, Cargo Management Logistics (Z) Limited, Polytra Zambia Limited, Orica Zambia Limited and Solar Explochem Zambia Limited.
OTHER MANUFACTURERS
The other manufactured product sub-sector trades in products such as safety fuses, candles, acrylic polymers, carton boxes, ceramic tiles, matresses, toilet paper and plastic pipes and tubes among others. In 2019, the top export products of the sector included safety fuses, acrylic polymers, sacks and bags candles, preformed profiles for bottles, cartons boxes and cases, ceramic articles, and napkins and napkin liners for babies.
The sub sector earned a total of USD 329.8 million in 2019, an increase of 26.69% from the previous year’s earnings which stood at USD 241.76 million.
The main export markets for products of this sub-sector included United Kingdom, Congo DR, South Africa, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Switzerland.
The top players in this sector were Orica Zambia Limited, Zambian Sacks Manufacturers Limited, Metmin Limited, Gourock Plastics And Packaging Limited, Kal Tire (Zambia) Limited, Gourock Ropes Canvas (Zambia) Limited, Marcopolo Tiles Company Limited, Planet International Limited, Nampak (Zambia) Limited, Weir Minerals Central Africa and Sparlite Candle Limited.
PROCESSED AND REFINED FOODS
The Building Materials sub-sector trades in products such as non-alcoholic beverages, cane or beet sugar, confectionery including sweets and biscuits, yogurt, alcoholic beverages, natural honey, edible oil and oil cake among others. In 2019, the top export products of the sector included non-alcoholic beverages, oil-cake of soya-bean, sweet biscuits, cane or beet sugar, sugar confectionery, preparations of cereals, vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, raw cane sugar, soya bean flour and meal and chewing gum.
The sub sector earned a total of USD 267.49 million in 2019, a reduction of 26.55% from the previous year’s earnings which stood at USD 338.5 million.
The main export markets for products of this sub-sector included Congo DR, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Mozambique, Botswana and Rwanda.
The top players in this sector were Metal Fabricators of Zambia Sugar Plc, Big Tree Beverages Limited, Dairy Gold Limited, Trade-Kings Limited, Yoyo Foods Limited, Swiss Bake Limited, Global Industries Limited, Musa Biscuits Limited, Mount Meru Millers Zambia Limited and Bester Feed and Grain Zambia Limited.
PRIMARY AGRICULTURE
The Primary Agriculture sub-sector trades in products such as tobacco, maize, cotton, coffee, soya beans, ground nuts, vegetables, rice, pepper and sorghum among others. In 2019, the top export products of the sector included un-stemmed tobacco, cotton, maize seed, stemmed tobacco, maize, soya beans, coffee, plants or parts, of a kind used in perfumery, and cotton linters.
The sub sector earned a total of USD 260.04 million, an increase of 8.52% from the previous year’s earnings which stood at USD 237.9 million.
The main export markets for products of this sub-sector included Congo DR, Malawi, Kenya, South Africa, Switzerland, Tanzania, Rwanda, Mauritius, Singapore and Germany.
The top players in this sector were Zambia Sugar Plc, JTI Leaf Zambia Limited, NWK Agri Services Limited, Alliance One Zambia Limited, Continental Ginnery Limited, Tombwe Processing Limited, SCZ International Limited, Monsanto Zambia Limited, Alliance Ginneries Limited and Pioneer Dupont Zambia Limited.
GEMSTONES
The Gemstone sub-sector trades in products such as rubies, sapphires and emeralds, precious stones, jewellery, quartz, non-precious stones and non-industrial diamonds among others. In 2019, the top export products of the sector included rubies, sapphires and emeralds, articles of precious or semi-precious stones, unworked precious or semi-precious stones, jewellery, quartz, worked precious or semi-precious stones and non-industrial diamonds.
The sub sector earned a total of USD 136.1 million, an increase of 97.98% from the previous year’s earnings which stood at USD 2.75 million.
The main export markets for products of this sub-sector included Singapore, India, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, China, United States of America, Mauritius and United Kingdom.
The top players in this sector were Kagem Mining Limited, Grizzly Mining Limited, Pridegems Mines Limited, Gemcanton Investments Holdings Limited, Kariba Minerals Limited, Jewel Of Africa Limited, Pule Gems Company Limited, Tubombeshe Mining Limited, Dia-Star Gemstones Limited and Euroafrica Kalengwa Mines Limited.
MINING
The Mining sub-sector trades in products such as gold bullions, manganese, zinc ores, granite, marble, lead and tin ores among others. In 2019, the top export products of the sector included semi-manufactured bullions, manganese ores/concentrates, nickel ores and concentrates, anodic slimes, zinc ores and concentrates, silica sands and quartz sands, monetary gold, pebbles, gravel, shingle and flint, granite, bentonite, marble and dolomite.
The sub sector earned a total of USD 120.68 million, a reduction of 38.74% from the previous year’s earnings which stood at USD 167.44 million.
The main export markets for products of this sub-sector included South Africa, Switzerland, China, Hong Kong, India, United Arab Emirates, North Korea, Congo DR, Singapore and Serbia and Montenegro.
The top players in this sector were Kansanshi Mining Plc, Mabiza Resources Limited, Mopani Copper Mines Plc, San He (Zambia) Limited, Kampoko Resources Limited, Bostle Mine and Mineral Company Limited, Konkola Copper Mines Plc, Genesis Procurement Limited, Puritan Base Metals Zambia Limited, Kilosail Corrosion-Proof Technology, Esteemed Trading and Investments Limited and Zimmer Minerals Resources Limited.
BUILDING MATERIALS
The Building Materials sub-sector trades in products such as portland cement, cement clinker, prefabricated buildings, panel boards, ceramic tiles . In 2019, the top export products of the sector included portland cement, cement clinkers, articles of stone or other mineral substances, prefabricated structural components for building, ceramic roofing tiles, flagstones, building blocks and bricks, natural steatite, talc, glazed ceramic flags and paving and worked marble, travertine and alabaster.
The sub sector earned a total of USD 120.19 million, a reduction of 51.57% from the previous year’s earnings which stood at USD 182.17 million.
The main export markets for products of this sub-sector included Congo DR, Malawi, Burundi, Zimbabwe, China, India, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, United States of America, Iran, South Africa and Uganda.
The top players in this sector were Zambezi Portland Cement Limited, Lafarge Cement Zambia Plc, Sinoma International Engineering Company, Flemsim Clearing & Forwarding Company, Dangote Industries Zambia Limited, Kazumba Investments Limited, Polymer Concrete Industries Zambia, Al-Yusra Cement Sales Limited and Kampoko Resources Limited.
ELECTRICITY
The Electricity sub-sector trades in electrical energy. In 2019, the country faced a deficit of water, leading to a drop in generation of electrical energy which led to a significant fall in export of electricity for the most of the year.
The sub sector earned a total of USD 63.62 million, a reduction of 9.2% from the previous year’s earnings which stood at USD 69.48 million.
The main export markets for products of this sub-sector included Congo DR, Namibia, Botswana, Malawi, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
The main exporter of electrical energy in Zambia is ZESCO.
NON-METALLIC MINERALS
The Non-Metallic mineral sub-sector trades in products such as lime, coke, magnesium oxides, bituminous coal and gypsum. In 2019, the top export products of the sector included quicklime, slaked lime, magnesia and other magnesium oxide, hydraulic lime, coal, feldspar, limestone flux, limestone and other calcareous stone, natural magnesium carbonate, coke and semi-coke of coal, plasters, bituminous coal and gypsum.
In 2019, the sub sector earned a total of USD 63.1 million, an increase of 3.67% from the previous year’s earnings which stood at USD 60.76 million.
The main export markets for products of this sub-sector included Congo DR, Malawi, Zimbabwe, South Africa, China and United Arab Emirates.
The top players in this sector were Neelkanth Lime Limited, Handymans Lime Quarries Limited, Bridge Shipping Zambia Limited, Ndola Lime Company Limited, Kemcore Zambia Limited, Maamba Collieries Limited, Collum Coal Mining Industries Limited, Zamfluorspar Limited, Kampoko Resources Limited, Yamika Import And Export Limited and Intergrated Mineral Resources Limited.
ANIMAL PRODUCTS
The Animal product sub-sector trades in products such as frozen and/or dried meat, fish, eggs, milk and live animals. In 2019, the top export products of the sector included frozen cuts and offal of chicken, live fowls, fertilised birds’ eggs, frozen tilapias, flours, meals and pellets, of meat or meat offal, frozen whole chickens, cream in powdered form, frozen edible bovine offal, prepared or preserved sardines, frozen cuts and offal of turkeys and frozen fish.
The sub sector earned a total of USD 35.03 million, an increase of 46.37% from the previous year’s earnings which stood at USD 18.79 million.
The main export markets for products of this sub-sector included Congo DR, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, Botswana, Tanzania, Namibia, Congo, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Mozambique.
The top players in this sector were Forte Group Investments Limited, Dairy Gold Limited, Chani Imports And Exports Zambia Limited, Dar Farms And Transport Limited, King Quality Meat Products Limited, Varun Food Beverages (Zambia) Limited, Ross Breeders Zambia Limited, Quicksave Limited, Big Tree Beverages Limited, Cameo Estates Limited, Yalelo Limited, Hyrit Quality Suppliers Limited, Jasmine Fisheries Limited and Hybrid Poultry Farm Holdings.
WOOD AND WOOD PRODUCTS
The Wood and Wood product sub-sector trades in products such as rough wood, sawn wood, parts of furniture, wooden furniture and baskets, wooden boards and plywood and veneered boards. In 2019, the top export products of the sector included sawn, rough wood, non-coniferous wood, pallets, box pallets and other load boards of wood, parts of furniture, cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings of wood, wooden boards, articles for the packing of goods, wooden furniture, wooden office furniture, wooden bedroom, unbleached coniferous chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, wooden doors and frames and veneer sheets and sheets for plywood.
The sub sector earned a total of USD 23.47 million, an increase of 42.8% from the previous year’s earnings which stood at USD 13.41 million.
The main export markets for products of this sub-sector included China, South Africa, Vietnam, Congo DR, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Kenya, Belgium, Namibia and Taiwan.
The top players in this sector were Timber Junction Zambia Limited, Future Star Investments Limited, Sikale Wood Manufacturers Limited, Hermes Wood Industry Limited, Garden Timber Limited, Cnz Furniture Company Limited, Hensa Timber & Mining Contractors Limited, Chep Pooling Solutions, Shanghong Wood Limited and Zambia Forestry and Forest Industries.
HORTICULTURE
The Horticulture sub-sector trades in products such as fresh or chilled vegetables, fresh or dried legumes, live plants, tubers, fruits. In 2019, the top export products of the sector included fresh or chilled vegetables, dried leguminous vegetables, dried broad beans and horse beans, fresh fruit, dried beans, bulbs, tubers, macadamia nuts in shells, fresh apples and dried kidney beans.
The sub sector earned a total of USD 9.96 million, a reduction of 34% from the previous year’s earnings which stood at USD 13.36 million.
The main export markets for products of this sub-sector included Germany, South Africa, United Kingdom, Congo DR, Netherlands, Malaysia, China, Malawi, New Zealand, Tanzania, France and United Arab Emirates.
The top players in this sector were York Farm Limited, Riand Investments General Dealers, Chesney Derrick Middleton, Amajuba Farm Limited, Enviro-Flor Limited, Moffat Andrew John, Hortill Limited, United African Grain Limited, Fisanga Limited, Zambezi Berry Company Limited, Hezm Tradings Limted and Rose Blooms Zambia Limited.
FLORICULTURE
The Floriculture sub-sector trades in products such as fresh flowers and fresh parts of plants without flowers. In 2019, the top export products of the sector included fresh cut roses and buds, fresh cut flowers and flower buds, fresh parts of plants without flowers or buds.
The sub sector earned a total of USD 8.1 million, a reduction of 21.23% from the previous year’s earnings which stood at USD 9.78 million.
The main export markets for products of this sub-sector included Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, South Africa, Belgium and Congo DR.
The top players in this sector were Khal Amazi Limited, Scimitar Farming Limited, York Farm Limited, Gwaza Holdings Limited and Floribo Zambia Limited.
PETROLEUM
The Petroleum sub-sector trades in products such as oils, pitch coke, petroleum bitumen, petroleum gases and petroleum jelly. In 2019, the top export products of the sector included liquefied petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons, pitch coke, jet fuel, lubricating grease, petroleum bitumen, gas oils, gaseous petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons waste oils and base oils.
The sub sector earned a total of USD 5.92 million, a reduction of 39.87% from the previous year’s earnings which stood at USD 8.27 million.
The main export markets for products of this sub-sector included Congo DR, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, South Africa, Namibia, Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya.
The top players in this sector were Spectra Oil Corporation Limited, Eastern Union Limited, Mount Meru Petroleum Zambia Limited, Puma Energy Zambia Plc, Afrox Zambia Limited, Oceans Lines Investments Limited, Sanchos Auto Spares And Logistics Limited, Zamsom Oil Limited, Aaran Construction And Transport Limited and Exclusive Brands Africa Limited.
TEXTILES
The Textile sub-sector trades in products such as sacks, yarn, tarpaulins, dyed woven fabrics, blankets, bed linen, twine, rope and carpets among others. In 2019, the top export products of the sector included polythene sacks and bags, artificial yarn, Labels, badges of textiles, jute sacks and bags, multiple or cabled yarn, tarpaulins, dyed woven fabrics, textile for technical uses, synthetic filament tow, and conveyor and elevator belts and belting.
The sub sector earned a total of USD 5.56 million, a reduction of 19.28% from the previous year’s earnings which stood at USD 6.64 million.
The main export markets for products of this sub-sector included Malawi, Congo DR, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Mozambique, Swaziland, United Kingdom and South Africa.
The top 5 players in this sector were Strong Pak Limited, Sakiza Spinning Limited, Total Packaging Limited, Wonderful Industry Zambia Company Limited, Monsanto Zambia Limited, Sack Twine Manufucturing Limited, Pembe Flour Mills Zambia Limited, Polythene Products Zambia Limited, Gourock Ropes and Canvas Zambia Limited and Central Clothing Factory.
LEATHER AND LEATHER PRODUCTS
The Leather and Leather product sub-sector trades in products such hides and skins, wet blue, footwear, leather clothing accessories, protective wear and cases and containers. In 2019, the top export products of the sector included hides and skins of reptiles, other raw hides and skins, wet blue, hole hides and skins, sports footwear, footwear, leather apparel, leather clothing accessories and protective gloves, mittens and mitts .
The sub sector earned a total of USD 5.07 million, a reduction of 22.85% from the previous year’s earnings which stood at USD 6.24 million.
The main export markets for products of this sub-sector included Singapore, India, Nigeria, South Africa, Italy, Congo DR, Netherlands, Zimbabwe, China and Tanzania.
The top players in this sector were Zongwe Farming Enterprises, Zamleather Limited, Gordana, Crocodile Fish Farm, Lunchinze Crocodiles, Sharafedin Zambia Limited, Yuka Crocodile Farm Limited, Studio 88 (Zambia) Limited, North Safety Products (Z) Limited, Sumbu Crocodiles Limited, Chipaya Zambia Limited, Sinohydro Zambia Limited, Gourock Plastics and Packaging Limited and Kalimba Farms Limited.
HANDICRAFTS
The Handicraft sub-sector trades in products such as zoological pieces, paintings, collages and decorative pieces, sculptures and engraved prints. In 2019, the top export products of the sector included collections and collector’s pieces of zoological interest, articles of worked bone, tortoise-shell and horn, paintings, drawings and pastels executed entirely by hand, collages and similar decorative plaques, executed entirely by hand, worked vegetable or mineral, original sculptures and statuary, Original engravings, prints and lithographs.
The sub sector earned a total of USD 1.19 million, an increase of 1.34% from the previous year’s earnings which stood at USD 1.18 million.
The main export markets for products of this sub-sector included United States of America, Italy, South Africa, Germany, United Kingdom, Kenya, France, Hungary, Russian Federation and Austria.
The top players in this sector were Bangweulu Taxidermy Limited, Muchinga Adventure Limited, Zambezi Portland Cement Limited, Baobab Safaris Limited, Paya Kakuli Safaris Limited, Kwalata Safaris Limited, Busanga Trails Limited, Mvu Safaris Zambia Limited, Westgate Properties Limited, Sitatunga Ranching and Safaris Limited and Rss Treasurers And Crafts Limited.
GARMENTS
The Garment sub-sector trades in products such as jackets, suits, shirts, t-shirts, gloves, dresses, trousers, overcoats and shawls. In 2019, the top export products of the sector included men’s or boys’ cotton garments, worn clothing, men’s or boys’ suits, men’s or boys’ garments of man-made fibres, men’s or boys’ garments of other textiles, men’s or boys’ cotton shirts, men’s or boys’ jackets and blazers, men’s or boys’ trousers, men’s or boys’ overcoats, T-shirts, singlets, and women’s or girls’ trousers.
The sub sector earned a total of USD1.15 million, an increase67.44% from the previous year’s earnings which stood at USD 373 thousand.
The main export markets for products of this sub-sector included Congo DR, Malawi, Swaziland, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Kenya, United States of America and Saudi Arabia.
The top players in this sector were Bestnet Limited, Bidvest Industrial Supplies Zambia, Portmores Investments Limited, Tazama Pipelines Limited, RSS Treasurers And Crafts Limited, North Safety Products (Z) Limited, MSA Selecr Limited, Studio 88 (Zambia) Limited and Tage Investments Limited.