Meat meal imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of meat meal by Zambia reached $11.2 million in 2024 (13.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 58% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $11.2M | 13.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 2.6K t |
Where Zambia imports meat meal from
South Africa alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+429% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.2M | 55% |
| Brazil | $2.5M | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 8.9% |
| Denmark | $570K | 5.1% |
| Latvia | $306K | 2.7% |
| Namibia | $201K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $170K | 1.5% |
| Poland | $87K | 0.8% |
| Portugal | $79K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $55K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.84 per kg, 38% above the world average of $0.61. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 meal imports (HS 2301.10): 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 2301.10: Flours, meals and pellets: of meat or meat offal, greaves.
Common questions
What is the value of meat meal imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported meat meal worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 146 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply meat meal to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by Brazil (23%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 429% on the year.
What is the average import price of meat meal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $0.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of meat meal to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024, an increase of 569%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for meat meal?
The HS code for meat meal is subheading 2301.10. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2301 page.
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