Cheese imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cheese by Zambia reached $6.4 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 922 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 1.1K t |
Where Zambia imports cheese from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.8M | 91% |
| Zimbabwe | $213K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $102K | 1.6% |
| Denmark | $74K | 1.2% |
| Namibia | $61K | 1% |
| France | $31K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $24K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $22K | 0.4% |
| Lebanon | $10K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0406
| 0406.90 | Hard aged cheese | 57% |
| 0406.30 | Processed cheese | 22% |
| 0406.10 | Fresh cheese | 14% |
| 0406.20 | Grated cheese | 5.7% |
| 0406.40 | Blue cheese | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0406.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.54 per kg, close to the world average of $5.48.
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 cheese imports (HS 0406): 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 0406: Cheese and curd.
Common questions
What is the value of cheese imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported cheese worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 130th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply cheese to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Zimbabwe (3%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 16 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.54 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $5.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cheese to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2023 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cheese?
The HS code for cheese is heading 0406. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 0406.90 (57% of the value) and 0406.30 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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