Corn flour imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $4.7 million of corn flour in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 236% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 95% 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 | $4.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $9K | 6 t |
| 2021 | $18K | 30 t |
| 2020 | $22K | 42 t |
| 2019 | $33K | 44 t |
| 2018 | $62K | 58 t |
| 2017 | $44K | 52 t |
Where Zambia imports corn flour from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.7M | 99% |
| Namibia | $44K | 0.9% |
| Tanzania | $5K | 0.1% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, 28% above the world average of $0.71. 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.
Corn flour exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported corn flour worth $1.8 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.8M | 100% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
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The shipment records behind Zambia corn flour imports (HS 1102.20): 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 1102.20: Cereal flour: of maize (corn).
Common questions
What is the value of corn flour imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported corn flour worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 236% on 2023.
Which countries supply corn flour to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Namibia (1%) and Tanzania (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 233% on the year.
What is the average import price of corn flour per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $0.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of corn flour to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44 thousand in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $792 thousand a year.
Does Zambia also export corn flour?
Yes. Zambia exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Malawi and Switzerland. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for corn flour?
The HS code for corn flour is subheading 1102.20. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1102 page.
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