Baking mixes imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported baking mixes worth $3.6 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.4 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 | $3.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 1.2K t |
Where Zambia imports baking mixes from
South Africa alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.4M | 95% |
| Zimbabwe | $54K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $27K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $19K | 0.5% |
| Lebanon | $17K | 0.5% |
| Greece | $13K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 0.2% |
| China | $6K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.87 per kg, 27% below the world average of $2.57, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia baking mixes imports (HS 1901.20): 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 1901.20: Food preparations: mixes and doughs for the preparation of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares.
Common questions
What is the value of baking mixes imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported baking mixes worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply baking mixes to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Zimbabwe (2%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 878% on the year.
What is the average import price of baking mixes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.87 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $2.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of baking mixes to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2021 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for baking mixes?
The HS code for baking mixes is subheading 1901.20. 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 1901 page.
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