Herbicide imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $25.6 million of herbicide in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $37.1 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 | $25.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $29.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $37.1M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $24.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $17.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $20.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $24.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $16.9M | 2.3K t |
Where Zambia imports herbicide from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (48%), China (36%), Mexico (3%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+527% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $12.3M | 48% |
| China | $9.2M | 36% |
| Mexico | $727K | 2.8% |
| Switzerland | $612K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $545K | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $390K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $340K | 1.3% |
| India | $312K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $284K | 1.1% |
| United States | $248K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.75 per kg, close to the world average of $4.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Herbicide exports from Zambia
Exports of herbicide by Zambia reached $761 thousand in 2024 (69 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $530K | 70% |
| Zimbabwe | $82K | 11% |
| Malawi | $76K | 10% |
| Botswana | $49K | 6.4% |
| India | $19K | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.2% |
| Benin | $1K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia herbicide imports (HS 3808.93): 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 3808.93: Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators: other than containing goods of Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of herbicide imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported herbicide worth $25.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply herbicide to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($12.3 million), followed by China (36%) and Mexico (3%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 658% on the year.
What is the average import price of herbicide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.75 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $4.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of herbicide to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.9 million in 2017 to $25.6 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2022 at $37.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.3 million a year.
Does Zambia also export herbicide?
Yes. Zambia exported $761 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zimbabwe and Malawi. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $24.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for herbicide?
The HS code for herbicide is subheading 3808.93. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3808 page.
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