Meat and fish meal imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of meat and fish meal by Zambia reached $14.8 million in 2024 (15.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $14.8M | 15.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 10.6K t |
| 2022 | $13.0M | 11.9K t |
| 2021 | $10.3M | 9.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 4.5K t |
Where Zambia imports meat and fish meal from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+464% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.8M | 53% |
| Brazil | $2.9M | 20% |
| Namibia | $1.6M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 6.8% |
| Denmark | $570K | 3.9% |
| Latvia | $420K | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $170K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $87K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $79K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $55K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 2301
| 2301.10 | Meat meal | 76% |
| 2301.20 | Fish meal | 24% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, close to the world average of $1.03.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia meat and fish meal imports (HS 2301): 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 2301: Flours, meal and pellets, of meat or meat offal, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, unfit for human consumption; greaves.
Common questions
What is the value of meat and fish meal imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported meat and fish meal worth $14.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply meat and fish meal to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by Brazil (20%) and Namibia (11%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 464% on the year.
What is the average import price of meat and fish meal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $1.03 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of meat and fish meal to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $14.8 million in 2024, an increase of 239%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for meat and fish meal?
The HS code for meat and fish meal is heading 2301. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 2301.10 (76% of the value) and 2301.20 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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