Condensed milk imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $23.5 million of condensed milk in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $23.5M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $23.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $22.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $15.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $14.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $15.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $28.0M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $18.4M | 5.7K t |
Where Zambia imports condensed milk from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $17.0M | 72% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 9.6% |
| New Zealand | $1.0M | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $959K | 4.1% |
| Ireland | $927K | 3.9% |
| Uruguay | $375K | 1.6% |
| United States | $293K | 1.2% |
| Mauritius | $205K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $107K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $102K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 0402
| 0402.21 | Whole milk powder unsweetened | 61% |
| 0402.10 | Skimmed milk powder sweetened | 35% |
| 0402.29 | Whole milk powder sweetened | 2.2% |
| 0402.91 | Evaporated milk | 1.1% |
| 0402.99 | Sweetened condensed milk | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.89 per kg, 35% above the world average of $2.88. 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.
Condensed milk exports from Zambia
Exports of condensed milk by Zambia reached $5.5 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone took 81% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $4.4M | 81% |
| Mozambique | $541K | 9.9% |
| South Africa | $460K | 8.4% |
| Malawi | $12K | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia condensed milk imports (HS 0402): 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 0402: Milk and cream; concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of condensed milk imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported condensed milk worth $23.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply condensed milk to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($17.0 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (10%) and New Zealand (4%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of condensed milk per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.89 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $2.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of condensed milk to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.4 million in 2017 to $23.5 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2018 at $28.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.1 million a year.
Does Zambia also export condensed milk?
Yes. Zambia exported $5.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Mozambique and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $18.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for condensed milk?
The HS code for condensed milk is heading 0402. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 0402.21 (61% of the value) and 0402.10 (35%).
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