Other oil seeds exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
Zambia exported $2.0 million of other oil seeds in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 45% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.7 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 | $2.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 11.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 19.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 9.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 4.1K t |
Where Zambia exports other oil seeds to
The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (34%), South Africa (26%), Mozambique (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $686K | 34% |
| South Africa | $529K | 26% |
| Mozambique | $225K | 11% |
| Kenya | $166K | 8.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $135K | 6.7% |
| Angola | $119K | 5.8% |
| Malawi | $67K | 3.3% |
| Ukraine | $62K | 3% |
| United States | $29K | 1.4% |
| China | $18K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 1207
| 1207.70 | Melon seeds | 39% |
| 1207.99 | Oil seeds (other species) | 20% |
| 1207.30 | Oil seeds: castor oil seeds, whether or not broken | 19% |
| 1207.21 | Cotton seeds | 14% |
| 1207.29 | Cotton seed cake | 8.2% |
| 1207.50 | Mustard seeds | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1207.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, 49% below the world average of $1.38, 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.
Other oil seeds imports to Zambia
Imports of other oil seeds by Zambia reached $203 thousand in 2024 (30 tonnes). The largest suppliers were United States (39%), South Africa (39%), Kenya (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $80K | 40% |
| South Africa | $79K | 39% |
| Kenya | $28K | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 3.6% |
| India | $7K | 3.3% |
| Lebanon | $2K | 0.9% |
| China | $0K | 0.1% |
| Peru | $0K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia other oil seeds exports (HS 1207): 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 1207: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, n.e.c. in chapter 12; whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of other oil seeds exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported other oil seeds worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries buy other oil seeds from Zambia?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($686 thousand), followed by South Africa (26%) and Mozambique (11%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 496% on the year.
What is the average export price of other oil seeds per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $1.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of other oil seeds from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. The peak was 2023 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does Zambia also import other oil seeds?
Yes. Zambia imported $203 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, South Africa and Kenya. On balance Zambia is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for other oil seeds?
The HS code for other oil seeds is heading 1207. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 1207.70 (39% of the value) and 1207.99 (20%).
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