Broken rice imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $8.7 million of broken rice in 2024 (16.9 thousand tonnes). That is 39% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $14.3 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 | $8.7M | 16.9K t |
| 2023 | $14.3M | 31.5K t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 22.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 10.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 13.7K t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 17.7K t |
Where Zambia imports broken rice from
One supplier dominates: Thailand accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mauritius grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $4.5M | 51% |
| Pakistan | $2.3M | 27% |
| India | $841K | 9.7% |
| South Africa | $607K | 7% |
| Mauritius | $320K | 3.7% |
| Tanzania | $39K | 0.5% |
| Mozambique | $29K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $28K | 0.3% |
| United States | $19K | 0.2% |
| China | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, close to the world average of $0.48.
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 broken rice imports (HS 1006.40): 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 1006.40: Cereals: rice, broken.
Common questions
What is the value of broken rice imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported broken rice worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply broken rice to Zambia?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Pakistan (27%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 133% on the year.
What is the average import price of broken rice per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of broken rice to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2023 at $14.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for broken rice?
The HS code for broken rice is subheading 1006.40. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1006 page.
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