Cereal flour imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $6.3 million of cereal flour in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). That is 153% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 93% a year on average.
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 | $6.3M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 724 t |
| 2021 | $899K | 647 t |
| 2020 | $438K | 449 t |
| 2019 | $52K | 61 t |
| 2018 | $79K | 77 t |
| 2017 | $63K | 72 t |
Where Zambia imports cereal flour from
South Africa alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.2M | 99% |
| Namibia | $44K | 0.7% |
| Tanzania | $5K | 0.1% |
| China | $4K | 0.1% |
| India | $2K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1102
| 1102.20 | Corn flour | 75% |
| 1102.90 | Cereal flour (other types) | 25% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, 31% above the world average of $0.78. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cereal flour exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $1.9 million of cereal flour in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone took 96% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.8M | 96% |
| Switzerland | $35K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $22K | 1.2% |
| Malawi | $15K | 0.8% |
| Botswana | $11K | 0.6% |
| Australia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia cereal flour imports (HS 1102): 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 1102: Cereal flours; other than of wheat or meslin.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal flour imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported cereal flour worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 153% on 2023.
Which countries supply cereal flour to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by Namibia (1%) and Tanzania (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 743% on the year.
What is the average import price of cereal flour per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $0.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cereal flour to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $63 thousand in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
Does Zambia also export cereal flour?
Yes. Zambia exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Switzerland and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal flour?
The HS code for cereal flour is heading 1102. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 1102.20 (75% of the value) and 1102.90 (25%).
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