Compound fertilizer imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of compound fertilizer by Zambia reached $289.2 million in 2024 (307.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 45% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $289.2M | 307.4K t |
| 2023 | $199.8M | 255.3K t |
| 2022 | $271.1M | 269.4K t |
| 2021 | $140.8M | 208.2K t |
| 2020 | $239.6M | 293.4K t |
| 2019 | $170.6M | 238.4K t |
| 2018 | $145.8M | 132.1K t |
| 2017 | $148.5M | 228.3K t |
Where Zambia imports compound fertilizer from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (42%), China (14%), Namibia (11%). Among the main suppliers, Namibia grew fastest (+971% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $120.6M | 42% |
| China | $39.1M | 14% |
| Namibia | $30.6M | 11% |
| Morocco | $24.3M | 8.4% |
| Russia | $15.8M | 5.5% |
| Mauritius | $12.8M | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11.1M | 3.9% |
| India | $6.8M | 2.4% |
| Tanzania | $5.2M | 1.8% |
| United States | $5.0M | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 3105
| 3105.90 | Compound fertilizers (other) | 42% |
| 3105.40 | Monoammonium phosphate fertilizer | 30% |
| 3105.30 | Diammonium phosphate fertilizer | 14% |
| 3105.20 | NPK fertilizer (compound) | 13% |
| 3105.10 | Compound fertilizer (tablets or small packs) | 0.8% |
| 3105.51 | Nitrate and phosphate fertilizer | 0.6% |
| 3105.60 | Phosphate and potassium fertilizer | 0.2% |
| 3105.59 | Nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3105.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, 62% above the world average of $0.58. 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.
Compound fertilizer exports from Zambia
Exports of compound fertilizer by Zambia reached $89.6 million in 2024 (111.2 thousand tonnes). Tanzania alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $55.9M | 62% |
| Zimbabwe | $26.7M | 30% |
| Mozambique | $4.2M | 4.7% |
| Malawi | $1.5M | 1.7% |
| DR Congo | $802K | 0.9% |
| Republic of the Congo | $313K | 0.4% |
| Eswatini | $104K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $40K | 0% |
| Angola | $1K | 0% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia compound fertilizer imports (HS 3105): 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 3105: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, containing 2 or 3 of the elements nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium; other fertilisers; goods of chapter 31 in tablets or packages of gross weight not exceeding 10kg.
Common questions
What is the value of compound fertilizer imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported compound fertilizer worth $289.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 307.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply compound fertilizer to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($120.6 million), followed by China (14%) and Namibia (11%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 971% on the year.
What is the average import price of compound fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 62% above the world average of $0.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of compound fertilizer to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $148.5 million in 2017 to $289.2 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $200.7 million a year.
Does Zambia also export compound fertilizer?
Yes. Zambia exported $89.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $199.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for compound fertilizer?
The HS code for compound fertilizer is heading 3105. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 3105.90 (42% of the value) and 3105.40 (30%).
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