Cereal groats imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $6.0 million of cereal groats in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 51% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 69% 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 | $6.0M | 11.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $63K | 132 t |
| 2021 | $45K | 85 t |
| 2020 | $250K | 543 t |
| 2019 | $223K | 438 t |
| 2018 | $187K | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $149K | 229 t |
Where Zambia imports cereal groats from
South Africa alone supplied 100% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.0M | 100% |
| Namibia | $15K | 0.3% |
| India | $2K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1103
| 1103.13 | Corn groats | 92% |
| 1103.19 | Cereal groats (other types) | 5.3% |
| 1103.20 | Cereal pellets | 2.5% |
| 1103.11 | Wheat groats | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1103.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, close to the world average of $0.49.
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 cereal groats imports (HS 1103): 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 1103: Cereal groats; meal and pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal groats imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported cereal groats worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply cereal groats to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Namibia (0%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 137% on the year.
What is the average import price of cereal groats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.49 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 groats to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $149 thousand in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal groats?
The HS code for cereal groats is heading 1103. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 1103.13 (92% of the value) and 1103.19 (5%).
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