Animal feed imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported animal feed worth $26.4 million (12.3 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26.4M | 12.3K t |
| 2023 | $24.9M | 10.8K t |
| 2022 | $25.7M | 10.1K t |
| 2021 | $21.3M | 9.3K t |
| 2020 | $17.3M | 9.7K t |
| 2019 | $17.2M | 9.9K t |
| 2018 | $20.1M | 10.1K t |
| 2017 | $14.4M | 8.3K t |
Where Zambia imports animal feed from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 79% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $20.8M | 79% |
| China | $1.1M | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $977K | 3.7% |
| France | $809K | 3.1% |
| Czech Republic | $502K | 1.9% |
| Malaysia | $424K | 1.6% |
| United States | $263K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $225K | 0.9% |
| Malawi | $163K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $132K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 2309
| 2309.90 | Bulk pet food | 93% |
| 2309.10 | Pet food | 7.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2309.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.14 per kg, 41% above the world average of $1.52. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Animal feed exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported animal feed worth $16.1 million (19.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (39%), Tanzania (36%), Namibia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia animal feed imports (HS 2309): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2309: Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of animal feed imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported animal feed worth $26.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply animal feed to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($20.8 million), followed by China (4%) and Belgium (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of animal feed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.14 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $1.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of animal feed to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.4 million in 2017 to $26.4 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.9 million a year.
Does Zambia also export animal feed?
Yes. Zambia exported $16.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Tanzania and Namibia. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $10.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for animal feed?
The HS code for animal feed is heading 2309. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 2309.90 (93% of the value) and 2309.10 (7%).
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