Filled chocolate bars imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported filled chocolate bars worth $2.9 million (510 tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. 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 | $2.9M | 510 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 679 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 534 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 437 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 372 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 424 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 454 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 560 t |
Where Zambia imports filled chocolate bars from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 93% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.7M | 93% |
| Netherlands | $87K | 3% |
| Poland | $32K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $27K | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $21K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.2% |
| France | $6K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $5K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.75 per kg, close to the world average of $6.43.
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 filled chocolate bars imports (HS 1806.31): 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 1806.31: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, filled, weighing 2kg or less.
Common questions
What is the value of filled chocolate bars imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported filled chocolate bars worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 510 tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply filled chocolate bars to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by the Netherlands (3%) and Poland (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 241% on the year.
What is the average import price of filled chocolate bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.75 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $6.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of filled chocolate bars to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2023 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for filled chocolate bars?
The HS code for filled chocolate bars is subheading 1806.31. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
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