Other raw cane sugar exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of other raw cane sugar by Zambia reached $58.8 million in 2024 (72.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 40% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $98.2 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 | $58.8M | 72.7K t |
| 2023 | $98.2M | 129.0K t |
| 2022 | $62.4M | 92.3K t |
| 2021 | $66.8M | 115.9K t |
| 2020 | $76.8M | 152.9K t |
| 2019 | $75.2M | 133.0K t |
| 2018 | $19.0M | 36.2K t |
| 2017 | $40.6M | 77.5K t |
Where Zambia exports other raw cane sugar to
One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 96% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $56.3M | 96% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.0M | 3.4% |
| Burundi | $433K | 0.7% |
| Malawi | $45K | 0.1% |
| Rwanda | $22K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, 53% above the world average of $0.53. 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia other raw cane sugar exports (HS 1701.14): 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 1701.14: Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
Common questions
What is the value of other raw cane sugar exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported other raw cane sugar worth $58.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 72.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 132 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries buy other raw cane sugar from Zambia?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 96% of the value ($56.3 million), followed by Zimbabwe (3%) and Burundi (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 371% on the year.
What is the average export price of other raw cane sugar per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $0.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of other raw cane sugar from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $40.6 million in 2017 to $58.8 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2023 at $98.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $62.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for other raw cane sugar?
The HS code for other raw cane sugar is subheading 1701.14. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1701 page.
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