Flour preparations (other) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of flour preparations (other) by Zambia reached $2.5 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.5 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 | $2.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 906 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 818 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 864 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 1.9K t |
Where Zambia imports flour preparations (other) from
Most of the value came from South Africa (49%), Belgium (24%), France (10%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.2M | 49% |
| Belgium | $589K | 24% |
| France | $254K | 10% |
| Ireland | $128K | 5.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $110K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $81K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $46K | 1.9% |
| India | $37K | 1.5% |
| Lebanon | $15K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $10K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.05 per kg, close to the world average of $2.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Zambia flour preparations (other) imports (HS 1901.90): 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 1901.90: Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901.
Common questions
What is the value of flour preparations (other) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported flour preparations (other) worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 157th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply flour preparations (other) to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Belgium (24%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 648% on the year.
What is the average import price of flour preparations (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.05 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $2.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of flour preparations (other) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2018 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for flour preparations (other)?
The HS code for flour preparations (other) is subheading 1901.90. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1901 page.
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