Monoammonium phosphate fertilizer imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of monoammonium phosphate fertilizer by Zambia reached $87.4 million in 2024 (132.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 90% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $87.4M | 132.4K t |
| 2023 | $45.9M | 58.4K t |
| 2022 | $26.0M | 24.7K t |
| 2021 | $31.7M | 23.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 19.9K t |
| 2019 | $14.2M | 30.2K t |
| 2018 | $20.6M | 39.7K t |
| 2017 | $19.4M | 47.6K t |
Where Zambia imports monoammonium phosphate fertilizer from
Most of the value came from China (35%), Namibia (21%), Morocco (16%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $30.2M | 35% |
| Namibia | $17.9M | 21% |
| Morocco | $13.7M | 16% |
| South Africa | $11.7M | 13% |
| Russia | $7.4M | 8.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.1M | 3.6% |
| Mauritius | $2.2M | 2.6% |
| Mozambique | $779K | 0.9% |
| Oman | $323K | 0.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $35K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, close to the world average of $0.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Monoammonium phosphate fertilizer exports from Zambia
Exports of monoammonium phosphate fertilizer by Zambia reached $586 thousand in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mozambique accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $586K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia monoammonium phosphate fertilizer imports (HS 3105.40): 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 3105.40: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: ammonium dihydrogenorthophosphate (monoammonium phosphate) and mixtures thereof with diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium phosphate).
Common questions
What is the value of monoammonium phosphate fertilizer imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported monoammonium phosphate fertilizer worth $87.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 132.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 152 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 90% on 2023.
Which countries supply monoammonium phosphate fertilizer to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($30.2 million), followed by Namibia (21%) and Morocco (16%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 790% on the year.
What is the average import price of monoammonium phosphate fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of monoammonium phosphate fertilizer to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.4 million in 2017 to $87.4 million in 2024, an increase of 351%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $31.7 million a year.
Does Zambia also export monoammonium phosphate fertilizer?
Yes. Zambia exported $586 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $86.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for monoammonium phosphate fertilizer?
The HS code for monoammonium phosphate fertilizer is subheading 3105.40. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3105 page.
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