Bakery products (other) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bakery products (other) by Zambia reached $2.6 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.3 million.
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 | $2.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 831 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 865 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 926 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 973 t |
Where Zambia imports bakery products (other) from
South Africa alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.3M | 90% |
| India | $59K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $40K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $25K | 1% |
| Denmark | $20K | 0.8% |
| France | $18K | 0.7% |
| Lebanon | $17K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $15K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $11K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.06 per kg, 42% below the world average of $3.56, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Zambia bakery products (other) imports (HS 1905.90): 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 1905.90: Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products.
Common questions
What is the value of bakery products (other) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported bakery products (other) worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 162nd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply bakery products (other) to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by India (2%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 852% on the year.
What is the average import price of bakery products (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.06 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $3.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bakery products (other) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2018 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for bakery products (other)?
The HS code for bakery products (other) is subheading 1905.90. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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