Pesticide imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported pesticide worth $85.5 million (16.2 thousand tonnes). That is 26% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $115.9 million.
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 | $85.5M | 16.2K t |
| 2023 | $115.9M | 14.3K t |
| 2022 | $109.1M | 14.5K t |
| 2021 | $91.9M | 13.2K t |
| 2020 | $79.1M | 10.3K t |
| 2019 | $75.6M | 9.7K t |
| 2018 | $70.3M | 10.0K t |
| 2017 | $60.2M | 8.2K t |
Where Zambia imports pesticide from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (42%), China (25%), France (4%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $35.7M | 42% |
| China | $21.2M | 25% |
| France | $3.8M | 4.4% |
| India | $3.6M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3.4M | 4% |
| Hong Kong | $2.9M | 3.4% |
| United States | $2.0M | 2.4% |
| Hungary | $1.9M | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $1.8M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 2% |
Product types under HS 3808
| 3808.93 | Herbicide | 30% |
| 3808.91 | Insecticide | 30% |
| 3808.99 | Rodenticide | 19% |
| 3808.92 | Fungicide | 14% |
| 3808.52 | Insecticides and the like: containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: for retail sale or as preparations or articles: DDT (ISO)… | 3.1% |
| 3808.61 | Retail insecticide | 2.1% |
| 3808.94 | Disinfectant | 2% |
| 3808.59 | Pesticide formulation | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3808.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.28 per kg, close to the world average of $5.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pesticide exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported pesticide worth $2.8 million (318 tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (37%), Malawi (18%), South Africa (13%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.1M | 37% |
| Malawi | $503K | 18% |
| South Africa | $372K | 13% |
| Tanzania | $215K | 7.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $200K | 7.1% |
| India | $116K | 4.1% |
| Angola | $94K | 3.3% |
| Rwanda | $93K | 3.3% |
| Botswana | $84K | 3% |
| Mozambique | $74K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia pesticide imports (HS 3808): 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 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products, plant growth regulators, disinfectants and the like, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of pesticide imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported pesticide worth $85.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply pesticide to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($35.7 million), followed by China (25%) and France (4%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average import price of pesticide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.28 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $5.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pesticide to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $60.2 million in 2017 to $85.5 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2023 at $115.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $86.0 million a year.
Does Zambia also export pesticide?
Yes. Zambia exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Malawi and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $82.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for pesticide?
The HS code for pesticide is heading 3808. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 3808.93 (30% of the value) and 3808.91 (30%).
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