Ginger and spices imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $6.4 million of ginger and spices in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 36% more than in 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 | $6.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 1.3K t |
Where Zambia imports ginger and spices from
South Africa alone supplied 89% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.7M | 89% |
| India | $485K | 7.6% |
| Tanzania | $95K | 1.5% |
| Kenya | $58K | 0.9% |
| China | $29K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23K | 0.4% |
| Lebanon | $19K | 0.3% |
| United States | $5K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $3K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0910
| 0910.99 | Spices (other varieties) | 68% |
| 0910.91 | Mixed spices | 28% |
| 0910.11 | Dried ginger | 2.2% |
| 0910.12 | Ground ginger | 0.9% |
| 0910.30 | Turmeric | 0.6% |
| 0910.20 | Saffron | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0910.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.29 per kg, close to the world average of $2.23.
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 ginger and spices imports (HS 0910): 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 0910: Ginger, saffron, tumeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices.
Common questions
What is the value of ginger and spices imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported ginger and spices worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply ginger and spices to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by India (8%) and Tanzania (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 571% on the year.
What is the average import price of ginger and spices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.29 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ginger and spices to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2017 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for ginger and spices?
The HS code for ginger and spices is heading 0910. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 0910.99 (68% of the value) and 0910.91 (28%).
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