Fertiliser distributors imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $28.7 million of fertiliser distributors in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 159 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 10186% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 104% 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 | $28.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $279K | 35 t |
| 2022 | $517K | 49 t |
| 2021 | $245K | 28 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 84 t |
| 2019 | $179K | 48 t |
| 2018 | $312K | 29 t |
| 2017 | $192K | 21 t |
Where Zambia imports fertiliser distributors from
China alone supplied 95% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+665% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.2M | 95% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $79K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0.1% |
| India | $8K | 0% |
| Poland | $8K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $3K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.10 per kg, close to the world average of $13.52.
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 fertiliser distributors imports (HS 8432.42): 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 8432.42: Spreaders and distributors: for manure and fertilizers, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use: fertiliser distributors.
Common questions
What is the value of fertiliser distributors imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported fertiliser distributors worth $28.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 159 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports.
Which countries supply fertiliser distributors to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($27.2 million), followed by South Africa (5%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 665% on the year.
What is the average import price of fertiliser distributors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.10 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $13.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fertiliser distributors to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $192 thousand in 2017 to $28.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for fertiliser distributors?
The HS code for fertiliser distributors is subheading 8432.42. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8432 page.
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