Other sugars imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported other sugars worth $12.5 million (15.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $12.5M | 15.0K t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $12.9M | 12.9K t |
| 2021 | $13.5M | 20.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 21.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 17.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 13.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 9.2K t |
Where Zambia imports other sugars from
The largest suppliers were India (45%), Turkey (24%), Egypt (11%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+651% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.6M | 45% |
| Turkey | $3.0M | 24% |
| Egypt | $1.4M | 11% |
| China | $1.1M | 8.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $633K | 5.1% |
| South Africa | $630K | 5% |
| Eswatini | $47K | 0.4% |
| Mozambique | $36K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $18K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1702
| 1702.30 | Glucose syrup | 88% |
| 1702.40 | High-fructose corn syrup | 6.5% |
| 1702.90 | Sugar blends and invert sugar | 4.9% |
| 1702.11 | High-purity lactose | 0.4% |
| 1702.19 | Lactose syrup | 0.3% |
| 1702.20 | Maple sugar | 0% |
| 1702.60 | Fructose syrup | 0% |
| 1702.50 | Pure fructose | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1702.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.84 per kg, close to the world average of $0.82.
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 sugars imports (HS 1702): 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 1702: Sugars, including lactose, maltose, glucose or fructose in solid form; sugar syrups without added flavouring or colouring matter; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel.
Common questions
What is the value of other sugars imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported other sugars worth $12.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply other sugars to Zambia?
India was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Turkey (24%) and Egypt (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 651% on the year.
What is the average import price of other sugars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of other sugars to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $12.5 million in 2024, an increase of 151%. The peak was 2021 at $13.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for other sugars?
The HS code for other sugars is heading 1702. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 1702.30 (88% of the value) and 1702.40 (7%).
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