Jams and preserves imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported jams and preserves worth $2.4 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 38% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $2.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 753 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 748 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 891 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 453 t |
| 2019 | $833K | 469 t |
| 2018 | $770K | 504 t |
| 2017 | $832K | 395 t |
Where Zambia imports jams and preserves from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.0M | 82% |
| Kenya | $314K | 13% |
| Poland | $33K | 1.4% |
| Serbia | $18K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $12K | 0.5% |
| Lebanon | $9K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.3% |
| Eswatini | $6K | 0.3% |
| China | $5K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2007
| 2007.10 | Fruit jam | 72% |
| 2007.99 | Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, purees and pastes: of fruit or nuts n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, cooked preparations (excluding homogenised), whether… | 27% |
| 2007.91 | Citrus marmalade | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2007.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.35 per kg, close to the world average of $2.42.
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 jams and preserves imports (HS 2007): 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 2007: Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut puree and fruit or nut pastes, being cooked preparations; whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of jams and preserves imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported jams and preserves worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply jams and preserves to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Kenya (13%) and Poland (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 552% on the year.
What is the average import price of jams and preserves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.35 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of jams and preserves to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $832 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 184%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for jams and preserves?
The HS code for jams and preserves is heading 2007. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 2007.10 (72% of the value) and 2007.99 (27%).
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