Molasses exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Zambia exported molasses worth $2.3 million (22.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.3M | 22.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 22.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 27.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 48.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 60.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 71.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 51.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 46.5K t |
Where Zambia exports molasses to
One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.3M | 54% |
| Malawi | $650K | 28% |
| Botswana | $349K | 15% |
| Namibia | $38K | 1.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $9K | 0.4% |
| DR Congo | $5K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 1703
| 1703.10 | Cane molasses | 70% |
| 1703.90 | Beet molasses | 30% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1703.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.10 per kg, 52% below the world average of $0.21, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 molasses exports (HS 1703): 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 1703: Molasses; resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar.
Common questions
What is the value of molasses exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported molasses worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 132 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy molasses from Zambia?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Malawi (28%) and Botswana (15%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of molasses per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.10 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $0.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of molasses from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2019 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for molasses?
The HS code for molasses is heading 1703. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 1703.10 (70% of the value) and 1703.90 (30%).
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