Fish meal imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported fish meal worth $3.5 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 26% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.7 million.
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 | $3.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 1.9K t |
Where Zambia imports fish meal from
Most of the value came from South Africa (46%), Namibia (41%), Brazil (10%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+956% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.6M | 46% |
| Namibia | $1.4M | 41% |
| Brazil | $360K | 10% |
| Latvia | $114K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.61 per kg, close to the world average of $1.55.
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 fish meal imports (HS 2301.20): 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 2301.20: Flours, meals and pellets: of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates.
Common questions
What is the value of fish meal imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported fish meal worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 142 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply fish meal to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Namibia (41%) and Brazil (10%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 956% on the year.
What is the average import price of fish meal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.61 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fish meal to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2021 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fish meal?
The HS code for fish meal is subheading 2301.20. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2301 page.
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