Pasta imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $13.8 million of pasta in 2024 (16.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $13.8M | 16.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 16.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 25.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 11.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 6.6K t |
Where Zambia imports pasta from
The largest suppliers were Mozambique (38%), South Africa (22%), Egypt (20%). Among the main suppliers, Mozambique grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $5.3M | 38% |
| South Africa | $3.0M | 22% |
| Egypt | $2.7M | 20% |
| Namibia | $1.9M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $156K | 1.1% |
| Tanzania | $152K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $135K | 1% |
| China | $129K | 0.9% |
| Eswatini | $63K | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | $33K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 1902
| 1902.19 | Dried pasta | 60% |
| 1902.30 | Ready-to-eat pasta | 34% |
| 1902.11 | Dried egg pasta | 5% |
| 1902.20 | Stuffed pasta | 1% |
| 1902.40 | Couscous | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.84 per kg, 56% below the world average of $1.89, 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.
Pasta exports from Zambia
Exports of pasta by Zambia reached $954 thousand in 2024 (704 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $564K | 59% |
| Zimbabwe | $284K | 30% |
| Malawi | $87K | 9.1% |
| Tanzania | $20K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia pasta imports (HS 1902): 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 1902: Pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of pasta imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported pasta worth $13.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply pasta to Zambia?
Mozambique was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by South Africa (22%) and Egypt (20%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 274% on the year.
What is the average import price of pasta per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $1.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pasta to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $13.8 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
Does Zambia also export pasta?
Yes. Zambia exported $954 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zimbabwe and Malawi. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for pasta?
The HS code for pasta is heading 1902. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 1902.19 (60% of the value) and 1902.30 (34%).
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