Durum wheat grain imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $76.0 million of durum wheat grain in 2024 (132.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 237% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% 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 | $76.0M | 132.3K t |
| 2023 | $22.6M | 35.8K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 18.5K t |
| 2021 | $22.0M | 43.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 19.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | - |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 10.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 32.5K t |
Where Zambia imports durum wheat grain from
Most of the value came from Australia (41%), South Africa (31%), Lithuania (18%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $31.1M | 41% |
| South Africa | $23.2M | 31% |
| Lithuania | $13.3M | 18% |
| Russia | $5.7M | 7.5% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 2.5% |
| Ukraine | $463K | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $245K | 0.3% |
| Laos | $17K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $12K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.57 per kg, close to the world average of $0.59.
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 durum wheat grain imports (HS 1001.19): 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 1001.19: Cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed.
Common questions
What is the value of durum wheat grain imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported durum wheat grain worth $76.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 132.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 147 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 237% on 2023.
Which countries supply durum wheat grain to Zambia?
Australia was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($31.1 million), followed by South Africa (31%) and Lithuania (18%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average import price of durum wheat grain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of durum wheat grain to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $76.0 million in 2024, an increase of 853%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $18.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for durum wheat grain?
The HS code for durum wheat grain is subheading 1001.19. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1001 page.
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