Mixed nitrogen fertilizer imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported mixed nitrogen fertilizer worth $42.4 million (75.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 173 countries. That is 49% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $116.5 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 | $42.4M | 75.5K t |
| 2023 | $83.1M | 128.1K t |
| 2022 | $75.7M | 92.1K t |
| 2021 | $74.3M | 130.5K t |
| 2020 | $24.5M | 61.1K t |
| 2019 | $20.0M | 45.2K t |
| 2018 | $116.5M | 145.9K t |
| 2017 | $54.6M | 111.3K t |
Where Zambia imports mixed nitrogen fertilizer from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $38.8M | 91% |
| Mozambique | $2.8M | 6.6% |
| Finland | $381K | 0.9% |
| Mauritius | $166K | 0.4% |
| China | $159K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $124K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $27K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $11K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, close to the world average of $0.47.
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 mixed nitrogen fertilizer imports (HS 3102.90): 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 3102.90: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, other kinds including mixtures not specified in the foregoing subheadings.
Common questions
What is the value of mixed nitrogen fertilizer imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported mixed nitrogen fertilizer worth $42.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 75.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 173 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply mixed nitrogen fertilizer to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($38.8 million), followed by Mozambique (7%) and Finland (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 843% on the year.
What is the average import price of mixed nitrogen fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $0.47 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of mixed nitrogen fertilizer to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $54.6 million in 2017 to $42.4 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2018 at $116.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $61.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for mixed nitrogen fertilizer?
The HS code for mixed nitrogen fertilizer is subheading 3102.90. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3102 page.
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