Potassium fertilizer imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of potassium fertilizer by Zambia reached $66.3 million in 2024 (93.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 131% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $66.3M | 93.0K t |
| 2023 | $28.7M | 34.9K t |
| 2022 | $29.7M | 32.1K t |
| 2021 | $17.8M | 28.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 19.7K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 20.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 17.1K t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 26.5K t |
Where Zambia imports potassium fertilizer from
Most of the value came from South Africa (26%), China (21%), Namibia (19%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $17.4M | 26% |
| China | $13.9M | 21% |
| Namibia | $12.4M | 19% |
| Russia | $6.1M | 9.2% |
| Uzbekistan | $4.4M | 6.6% |
| Mozambique | $3.8M | 5.7% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 2.2% |
| Mauritius | $704K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $686K | 1% |
Product types under HS 3104
| 3104.20 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride | 48% |
| 3104.30 | Potassium sulphate fertilizer | 31% |
| 3104.90 | Potassium fertilizers (other) | 22% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, 137% above the world average of $0.30. 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 potassium fertilizer imports (HS 3104): 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 3104: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, potassic.
Common questions
What is the value of potassium fertilizer imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported potassium fertilizer worth $66.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 93.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 131% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium fertilizer to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($17.4 million), followed by China (21%) and Namibia (19%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 374% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 137% above the world average of $0.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of potassium fertilizer to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $66.3 million in 2024, an increase of 591%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium fertilizer?
The HS code for potassium fertilizer is heading 3104. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 3104.20 (48% of the value) and 3104.30 (30%).
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