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description: "Copper and articles of it lead India's imports from Zambia, at 87 percent of the 2024 total. Next come pearls, precious stones and metals, at 11 percent"
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[Export and import](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/countries/) · What India imports

# What does India import from Zambia?

Short answer

Copper and articles of it lead India's imports from Zambia, at 87 percent of the 2024 total.

Next come pearls, precious stones and metals, at 11 percent, and lead and articles of it, at 1 percent. India's imports from Zambia were USD 1.9 billion in 2024. Ask our desk about the road leg to the Indian port or airport and the documents for this trade.

Period: 2024. Data as of 29 Sep 2026. [How we count](https://safeandsecure.in/facts/)

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## The numbers behind this answer

**Copper and articles of it**: 87%

**Pearls, precious stones and metals**: 11%

**Lead and articles of it**: 1%

**Total, 2024**: USD 1.9 billion

**Currency**: ZMW

**Capital**: Lusaka

## Sources

1. [UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024](https://comtradeplus.un.org/)

Period: 2024. Data as of 29 Sep 2026.

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