Hydrogenated vegetable oil imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hydrogenated vegetable oil by Zambia reached $15.3 million in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 60% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $15.3M | 11.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $13.7M | 8.8K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 7.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 5.0K t |
Where Zambia imports hydrogenated vegetable oil from
South Africa alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+452% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $10.7M | 70% |
| Tanzania | $4.4M | 28% |
| Indonesia | $154K | 1% |
| Kenya | $60K | 0.4% |
| India | $30K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $18K | 0.1% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1516
| 1516.20 | Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined… | 100% |
| 1516.10 | Animal fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1516.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.31 per kg, close to the world average of $1.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hydrogenated vegetable oil exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported hydrogenated vegetable oil worth $3.6 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $3.6M | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia hydrogenated vegetable oil imports (HS 1516): 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 1516: Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of hydrogenated vegetable oil imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported hydrogenated vegetable oil worth $15.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydrogenated vegetable oil to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by Tanzania (28%) and Indonesia (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 452% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydrogenated vegetable oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $1.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hydrogenated vegetable oil to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $15.3 million in 2024, an increase of 168%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
Does Zambia also export hydrogenated vegetable oil?
Yes. Zambia exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $11.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydrogenated vegetable oil?
The HS code for hydrogenated vegetable oil is heading 1516. In Zambia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1516.20. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1516 page.
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