Potassium fertilizers (other) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of potassium fertilizers (other) by Zambia reached $14.3 million in 2024 (16.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 158% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $14.3M | 16.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 8.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 9.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $846K | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 4.5K t |
Where Zambia imports potassium fertilizers (other) from
South Africa alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.7M | 54% |
| China | $3.7M | 26% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 10% |
| Belgium | $616K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $598K | 4.2% |
| Eswatini | $188K | 1.3% |
| Mauritius | $42K | 0.3% |
| Tanzania | $8K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.89 per kg, 162% above the world average of $0.34. 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 fertilizers (other) imports (HS 3104.90): 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 3104.90: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, n.e.c. in heading no. 3104.
Common questions
What is the value of potassium fertilizers (other) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported potassium fertilizers (other) worth $14.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 161 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 158% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium fertilizers (other) to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by China (26%) and the United Arab Emirates (10%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 399% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium fertilizers (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, 162% above the world average of $0.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of potassium fertilizers (other) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $14.3 million in 2024, an increase of 759%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium fertilizers (other)?
The HS code for potassium fertilizers (other) is subheading 3104.90. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3104 page.
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