Nitrogen fertilizer imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nitrogen fertilizer by Zambia reached $373.7 million in 2024 (622.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $480.1 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 | $373.7M | 622.6K t |
| 2023 | $480.1M | 659.7K t |
| 2022 | $395.6M | 428.5K t |
| 2021 | $293.2M | 511.9K t |
| 2020 | $180.1M | 579.6K t |
| 2019 | $180.9M | 540.2K t |
| 2018 | $265.7M | 573.0K t |
| 2017 | $239.8M | 744.7K t |
Where Zambia imports nitrogen fertilizer from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (34%), United Arab Emirates (13%), Singapore (8%). Among the main suppliers, Georgia grew fastest (+313% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $127.1M | 34% |
| United Arab Emirates | $47.1M | 13% |
| Singapore | $29.7M | 7.9% |
| Namibia | $28.7M | 7.7% |
| Oman | $25.2M | 6.8% |
| China | $25.1M | 6.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $16.8M | 4.5% |
| Mauritius | $11.2M | 3% |
| Russia | $10.8M | 2.9% |
| Georgia | $10.7M | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 3102
| 3102.10 | Urea fertilizer | 49% |
| 3102.30 | Ammonium nitrate fertilizer | 26% |
| 3102.90 | Mixed nitrogen fertilizer | 11% |
| 3102.21 | Ammonium sulphate fertilizer | 7.8% |
| 3102.60 | Calcium and ammonium nitrate mixtures | 5.2% |
| 3102.29 | Single nitrogen fertilizer | 0.9% |
| 3102.40 | Ammonium nitrate with calcium carbonate | 0.3% |
| 3102.50 | Sodium nitrate fertilizer | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, 88% above the world average of $0.32. 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.
Nitrogen fertilizer exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported nitrogen fertilizer worth $29.1 million (33.8 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone took 96% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $28.0M | 96% |
| South Africa | $649K | 2.2% |
| Tanzania | $348K | 1.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $64K | 0.2% |
| Angola | $40K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $39K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0% |
| Mauritius | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia nitrogen fertilizer imports (HS 3102): 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: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, nitrogenous.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrogen fertilizer imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported nitrogen fertilizer worth $373.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 622.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitrogen fertilizer to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($127.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (13%) and Singapore (8%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Georgia grew fastest among the top ten, up 313% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitrogen fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 88% above the world average of $0.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of nitrogen fertilizer to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $239.8 million in 2017 to $373.7 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2023 at $480.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $301.1 million a year.
Does Zambia also export nitrogen fertilizer?
Yes. Zambia exported $29.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Africa and Tanzania. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $344.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrogen fertilizer?
The HS code for nitrogen fertilizer is heading 3102. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 3102.10 (49% of the value) and 3102.30 (26%).
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