Zambia recorded a trade surplus of 7040.90 ZMW Million in May of 2026. Balance of Trade in Zambia averaged 675.40 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	7040.90	3524.50	ZMW Million	May 2026
Capital Flows	-1045.50	-252.50	USD Million	Mar 2026
Current Account	396.40	-588.10	USD Million	Mar 2026
Current Account to GDP	-5.10	-4.40	percent of GDP	Dec 2025
Exports	30127.50	25383.00	ZMW Million	May 2026
Exports by Category
Exports by Country
External Debt	5858.70	6659.30	USD Million	Dec 2025
Foreign Direct Investment	685.10	666.50	USD Million	Mar 2026
Imports	23086.60	21858.50	ZMW Million	May 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.