Zambia recorded a trade surplus of 3524.50 ZMW Million in April of 2026. Balance of Trade in Zambia averaged 652.67 ZMW Million from 2003 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 10153.00 ZMW Million in April of 2021 and a record low of -5309.00 ZMW Million in June of 2025. source: Central Statistical Office, Zambia

Related	Last	Previous	Unit	Reference
Balance of Trade	3524.50	919.00	ZMW Million	Apr 2026
Capital Flows	36.60	-449.70	USD Million	Dec 2025
Current Account	-140.00	-28.50	USD Million	Dec 2025
Current Account to GDP	-1.00	-3.00	percent of GDP	Dec 2024
Exports	25383.00	25017.70	ZMW Million	Apr 2026
Exports by Category
Exports by Country
External Debt	6385.20	7737.10	USD Million	Dec 2024
Foreign Direct Investment	264.60	468.30	USD Million	Dec 2025
Imports	21858.50	24098.70	ZMW Million	Apr 2026
Imports by Category
Imports by Country
Terrorism Index	0.00	0.00	Points	Dec 2025

Zambia Balance of Trade

Zambia’s trade surpluses are the result of copper exports. Zambia also exports: sugar, tobacco, gemstones and cotton. Zambia is a net importer of fuel and machinery. Zambia’s main trading partner is China followed by South Africa and Congo-Kinshasa.