AGOA Status
Zambia is eligible for AGOA this year. It also qualifies for textile and apparel benefits. Zambia hosted the 10th Annual AGOA Forum in Lusaka in June 2011.
Trade Agreements
The U.S. and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), which includes Zambia, signed a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) in 2001.
Zambia Trade Summary
U.S. total goods trade with Zambia were $282.9 million in 2024. U.S. goods exports to Zambia in 2024 were $113.8 million, up 20.4 percent ($19.3 million) from 2023. U.S. goods imports from Zambia in 2024 were $169.1 million, up 10.3 percent ($15.8 million) from 2023. The U.S. goods trade deficit with Zambia was $55.3 million in 2024, a 6.0 percent decrease ($3.5 million) over 2023.
