Bran exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
Zambia exported $10.2 million of bran in 2024 (45.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.2M | 45.6K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 54.8K t |
| 2022 | $17.1M | 117.7K t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 107.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 75.7K t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 75.4K t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 88.0K t |
| 2017 | $9.2M | 73.9K t |
Where Zambia exports bran to
Most of it went to Botswana (43%), Namibia (31%), Zimbabwe (13%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $4.4M | 43% |
| Namibia | $3.2M | 31% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.3M | 13% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 12% |
| DR Congo | $86K | 0.9% |
| Angola | $50K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 2302
| 2302.10 | Corn bran | 55% |
| 2302.40 | Cereal bran (other grains) | 40% |
| 2302.30 | Wheat bran | 4.5% |
| 2302.50 | Legume bran | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2302.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.22 per kg, close to the world average of $0.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bran imports to Zambia
Imports of bran by Zambia reached $311 thousand in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). South Africa alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malawi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $275K | 89% |
| Malawi | $35K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia bran exports (HS 2302): 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 2302: Bran, sharps and other residues; whether or not in the form of pellets derived from the sifting, milling or other working of cereals or of leguminous plants.
Common questions
What is the value of bran exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported bran worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 151 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy bran from Zambia?
Botswana was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Namibia (31%) and Zimbabwe (13%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 19% on the year.
What is the average export price of bran per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.22 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of bran from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.2 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $17.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
Does Zambia also import bran?
Yes. Zambia imported $311 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Malawi and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Zambia is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for bran?
The HS code for bran is heading 2302. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 2302.10 (55% of the value) and 2302.40 (40%).
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