Pepper and chili exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
Zambia exported $18.5 million of pepper and chili in 2024 (10.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 118% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $23.8 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 | $18.5M | 10.1K t |
| 2023 | $23.8M | 9.9K t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 341 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 316 t |
| 2018 | $126K | 33 t |
| 2017 | $80K | 16 t |
Where Zambia exports pepper and chili to
Spain alone took 80% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $14.8M | 80% |
| South Africa | $3.4M | 18% |
| Netherlands | $103K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $70K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $48K | 0.3% |
| France | $47K | 0.3% |
| Namibia | $17K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 0% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0904
| 0904.21 | Dried chili peppers | 91% |
| 0904.22 | Ground chili powder | 8.2% |
| 0904.11 | Peppercorns | 1.1% |
| 0904.12 | Ground black pepper | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0904.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.83 per kg, 49% below the world average of $3.56, 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.
Pepper and chili imports to Zambia
Zambia imported $301 thousand of pepper and chili in 2024 (87 tonnes). India alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+240% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $157K | 52% |
| South Africa | $138K | 46% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.6% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia pepper and chili exports (HS 0904): 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 0904: Pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta.
Common questions
What is the value of pepper and chili exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported pepper and chili worth $18.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy pepper and chili from Zambia?
Spain was the largest buyer with 80% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by South Africa (18%) and the Netherlands (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 452% on the year.
What is the average export price of pepper and chili per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.83 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $3.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of pepper and chili from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $80 thousand in 2017 to $18.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $23.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
Does Zambia also import pepper and chili?
Yes. Zambia imported $301 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, South Africa and Belgium. On balance Zambia is a net exporter of this product, by about $18.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pepper and chili?
The HS code for pepper and chili is heading 0904. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 0904.21 (91% of the value) and 0904.22 (8%).
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