Margarine imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $15.4 million of margarine in 2024 (8.9 thousand tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $15.4M | 8.9K t |
| 2023 | $14.4M | 9.0K t |
| 2022 | $14.3M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 7.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 7.0K t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 6.0K t |
Where Zambia imports margarine from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (46%), Kenya (45%), Zimbabwe (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.0M | 46% |
| Kenya | $7.0M | 45% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.3M | 8.6% |
| Indonesia | $41K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $6K | 0% |
| DR Congo | $5K | 0% |
| India | $2K | 0% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1517
| 1517.10 | Margarine (solid) | 67% |
| 1517.90 | Edible fat blends and spreads | 33% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1517.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.73 per kg, close to the world average of $1.68.
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 margarine imports (HS 1517): 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 1517: Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter, other than edible fats and oils or their fractions of heading 15.16.
Common questions
What is the value of margarine imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported margarine worth $15.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply margarine to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by Kenya (45%) and Zimbabwe (9%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 175% on the year.
What is the average import price of margarine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.73 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of margarine to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $15.4 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for margarine?
The HS code for margarine is heading 1517. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 1517.10 (67% of the value) and 1517.90 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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