Can private companies import crude oil into Zambia?

Indeni refinery is not operating in feedstock-refining mode (converted to finished-product storage). Crude imports through TAZAMA pipeline historically; currently finished-product imports dominate.

Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Zambia?

ERB licenses petroleum importers, wholesalers and retailers.

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Zambia regulations?

Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Zambia are gated against these rules automatically.

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Zambia — oil import rules

These are the same rules the Regulatory Matrix API serves for Zambia-bound trade: which products private parties can move, which run through a government or monopoly route, and which are closed outright.

Open to private trade2

Restricted1

Blocked0

Compiled regulatory guidance from OilFlow Network, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the relevant national regulator before structuring a deal.

Product-by-product

Crude oilRESTRICTED: Restricted — government/monopoly routeIndeni refinery is not operating in feedstock-refining mode (converted to finished-product storage). Crude imports through TAZAMA pipeline historically; currently finished-product imports dominate.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)ALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeERB licenses petroleum importers, wholesalers and retailers.
LPGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeERB-licensed distribution.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Zambia?: Indeni refinery is not operating in feedstock-refining mode (converted to finished-product storage). Crude imports through TAZAMA pipeline historically; currently finished-product imports dominate.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Zambia?: ERB licenses petroleum importers, wholesalers and retailers.
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Zambia regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Zambia are gated against these rules automatically.

Use this jurisdiction

These rules ship in the Regulatory Matrix API, from $99/mo. Bank compliance teams hit /api/v1/regulatory/check to gate counterparty intake automatically; subscribers get webhooks on every rule change. Screening a specific counterparty into Zambia? Run a free check first.