Citrus fruit imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $3.3 million of citrus fruit in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $3.3M | 11.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 12.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 13.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 9.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 8.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 2.2K t |
Where Zambia imports citrus fruit from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.0M | 92% |
| Zimbabwe | $219K | 6.6% |
| Egypt | $25K | 0.7% |
| Botswana | $19K | 0.6% |
| China | $2K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0805
| 0805.90 | Citrus fruit (other varieties) | 44% |
| 0805.10 | Oranges | 42% |
| 0805.50 | Lemons and limes | 7.3% |
| 0805.21 | Mandarins | 4.7% |
| 0805.40 | Grapefruit and pomelos | 0.8% |
| 0805.22 | Clementines | 0.7% |
| 0805.29 | Citrus hybrids | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0805.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.28 per kg, 71% below the world average of $0.98, 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.
Citrus fruit exports from Zambia
Exports of citrus fruit by Zambia reached $475 thousand in 2024 (511 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Austria accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $345K | 73% |
| France | $79K | 17% |
| Kenya | $31K | 6.4% |
| Norway | $15K | 3.2% |
| DR Congo | $5K | 1% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.2% |
| Maldives | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia citrus fruit imports (HS 0805): 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 0805: Citrus fruit; fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of citrus fruit imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported citrus fruit worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply citrus fruit to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Zimbabwe (7%) and Egypt (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average import price of citrus fruit per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.28 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $0.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of citrus fruit to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2022 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Zambia also export citrus fruit?
Yes. Zambia exported $475 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Austria, France and Kenya. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for citrus fruit?
The HS code for citrus fruit is heading 0805. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 0805.90 (44% of the value) and 0805.10 (42%).
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