Africa ยท Country profile
Zambia
India-Zambia trade corridor: $8.0B bilateral trade, $6.6B FDI into India.
$8.0B
Trade with India
+16.5% YoY
$85.0B
GDP
Nominal
$6.6B
FDI into India
Cumulative
+$1.3B
Trade balance
India surplus
Top exports to Zambia
- Electronics
- Marine products
- Engineering goods
Top imports from Zambia
- Copper and ores
- Gold and precious metals
- Edible oils
Trade corridor with India
2025: $8.0B ยท 5-yr CAGR 12.7%
Goods trade in USD billion, illustrative demo figures.
Latest Zambia stories
Trade4h ago3 min read
India-Zambia bilateral trade hits a new quarterly high
FDI7h ago4 min read
Zambia investors commit fresh capital to Indian manufacturing
Policy10h ago5 min read
Revised tariff schedule for India-Zambia goods notified
Technology13h ago6 min read
India and Zambia deepen cooperation on digital and AI standards
Policy and tariff watch
| Measure | Change | Status | Date | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty on engineering goods | 3% to 0% | In force | Jan 2026 | |
| Rules of origin certification | Digital certificates mandatory | Notified | Mar 2026 | |
| Pharma regulatory recognition | Mutual recognition under review | Consultation | Jun 2026 | |
| Agri products SPS standards | Revised residue limits | Proposed | Sep 2026 | |
| Trade agreement round | Round 8 of negotiations | Negotiating | Dec 2026 |
Upcoming events and delegations
Forum
India-Zambia Business Forum
Apr 2027 ยท New Delhi
Delegation
Trade delegation to Zambia
Dec 2026 ยท Zambia
Buyer meet
Zambia buyers-sellers meet
Jan 2027 ยท Mumbai
Policy
Joint working group on market access
Mar 2027 ยท Virtual