Zambia Business
• Main imports: Machinery, transport equipment, petroleum products, fertislisers and foodstuffs.
• Main exports: Copper, cobalt, tobacco, flowers and cotton.
• Main trade partners: South Africa, Switzerland, UAE, China and UK.
Economy
Despite the role played by industry (unusually high by African standards), export earnings were steadily declining throughout the 1990s, mainly as a result of persistently low commodity prices.
Agriculture produces 14% of GDP and employs 85% of the population. Maize and cattle are the main earners. Zambia's hydroelectric projects have allowed it self-sufficiency in energy.
The economy grew by 5.3% in 2006, whilst inflation was at 10.7%.
Business Etiquette
Office hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1300 and 1400-1700.
Business Contacts
PO Box 31968, Kwacha Annex, Cairo Road, Lusaka, Zambia
Tel: (1) 228 301.
Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Showgrounds, Great East Road, Box 30844, Lusaka, Zambia
Tel: (1) 252 483 or 253 020.
Website: www.zacci.org.zm
Zambia Investment Centre
PO Box 34580, Lusaka, Zambia
Tel: (1) 254 241.
Mulungushi International Conference Centre
PO Box 33200, Lusaka, Zambia
Tel: (1) 290 506 or 291 229.
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