Malt extract imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $16.6 million of malt extract in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $23.0 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 | $16.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $17.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $20.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $23.0M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $14.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $14.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $12.4M | 4.1K t |
Where Zambia imports malt extract from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $14.2M | 86% |
| Denmark | $611K | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $589K | 3.5% |
| France | $331K | 2% |
| Zimbabwe | $283K | 1.7% |
| Ireland | $128K | 0.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $110K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $108K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $46K | 0.3% |
| India | $38K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 1901
| 1901.10 | Infant formula | 64% |
| 1901.20 | Baking mixes | 22% |
| 1901.90 | Flour preparations (other) | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.49 per kg, close to the world average of $3.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Malt extract exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported malt extract worth $554 thousand (132 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $366K | 66% |
| Zimbabwe | $133K | 24% |
| Malawi | $38K | 6.8% |
| Namibia | $15K | 2.7% |
| Australia | $2K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia malt extract imports (HS 1901): 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: Malt extract; flour/groats/meal/starch/malt extract products, no cocoa (or less than 40% by weight) and food preparations of goods of headings 04.01 to 04.04, no cocoa (or less than 5% by weight), weights calculated on a totally defatted basis, n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of malt extract imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported malt extract worth $16.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 130th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply malt extract to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($14.2 million), followed by Denmark (4%) and Belgium (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 900% on the year.
What is the average import price of malt extract per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.49 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of malt extract to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.4 million in 2017 to $16.6 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2021 at $23.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.3 million a year.
Does Zambia also export malt extract?
Yes. Zambia exported $554 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 $16.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for malt extract?
The HS code for malt extract is heading 1901. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 1901.10 (63% of the value) and 1901.20 (22%).
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