Bread and baked goods exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Zambia exported bread and baked goods worth $70.3 million (54.0 thousand tonnes). That is 34% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average.
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 | $70.3M | 54.0K t |
| 2023 | $52.4M | 41.3K t |
| 2022 | $51.7M | 35.3K t |
| 2021 | $56.4M | 34.9K t |
| 2020 | $31.6M | 10.7K t |
| 2019 | $32.7M | 10.6K t |
| 2018 | $22.6M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $10.6M | 3.3K t |
Where Zambia exports bread and baked goods to
DR Congo alone took 90% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+725% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $63.3M | 90% |
| Zimbabwe | $5.0M | 7.1% |
| South Africa | $1.7M | 2.4% |
| Malawi | $253K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $138K | 0.2% |
| Botswana | $34K | 0.1% |
| Burundi | $3K | 0% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1905
| 1905.31 | Sweet biscuits | 100% |
| 1905.10 | Crispbread | 0.2% |
| 1905.90 | Bakery products (other) | 0.1% |
| 1905.32 | Waffles and wafers | 0% |
| 1905.20 | Gingerbread | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1905.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.30 per kg, 64% below the world average of $3.59, 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.
Bread and baked goods imports to Zambia
Zambia imported $9.4 million of bread and baked goods in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.2M | 77% |
| India | $448K | 4.8% |
| Bahrain | $404K | 4.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $321K | 3.4% |
| Egypt | $206K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $197K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $106K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $71K | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $62K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $54K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia bread and baked goods exports (HS 1905): 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: Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products.
Common questions
What is the value of bread and baked goods exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported bread and baked goods worth $70.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 54.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries buy bread and baked goods from Zambia?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 90% of the value ($63.3 million), followed by Zimbabwe (7%) and South Africa (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 725% on the year.
What is the average export price of bread and baked goods per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.30 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $3.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of bread and baked goods from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.6 million in 2017 to $70.3 million in 2024, an increase of 565%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $41.0 million a year.
Does Zambia also import bread and baked goods?
Yes. Zambia imported $9.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, India and Bahrain. On balance Zambia is a net exporter of this product, by about $61.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for bread and baked goods?
The HS code for bread and baked goods is heading 1905. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 1905.31 (100% of the value) and 1905.10 (0%).
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