Oil cake exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
Zambia exported $13.3 million of oil cake in 2024 (26.7 thousand tonnes). That is 171% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $13.3M | 26.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 30.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 22.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 11.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 14.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 18.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 26.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 17.7K t |
Where Zambia exports oil cake to
Zimbabwe alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+611% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $6.8M | 51% |
| South Africa | $5.9M | 44% |
| Botswana | $299K | 2.3% |
| Namibia | $131K | 1% |
| Malawi | $118K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $30K | 0.2% |
| Mozambique | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2306
| 2306.30 | Sunflower cake | 92% |
| 2306.10 | Cottonseed cake | 8.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2306.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.50 per kg, 79% above the world average of $0.28. 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.
Oil cake imports to Zambia
Imports of oil cake by Zambia reached $1.0 million in 2024 (750 tonnes). Malawi alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $783K | 77% |
| China | $144K | 14% |
| South Africa | $67K | 6.5% |
| India | $25K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia oil cake exports (HS 2306): 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 2306: Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of vegetable or microbial fats or oils, other than those of heading no. 2304 or 2305.
Common questions
What is the value of oil cake exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported oil cake worth $13.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 130 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 171% on 2023.
Which countries buy oil cake from Zambia?
Zimbabwe was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by South Africa (44%) and Botswana (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 611% on the year.
What is the average export price of oil cake per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.50 per kg in 2024, 79% above the world average of $0.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of oil cake from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $13.3 million in 2024, an increase of 193%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does Zambia also import oil cake?
Yes. Zambia imported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malawi, China and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil cake?
The HS code for oil cake is heading 2306. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 2306.30 (92% of the value) and 2306.10 (8%).
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