Potassium sulphate fertilizer imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of potassium sulphate fertilizer by Zambia reached $20.2 million in 2024 (24.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 70% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% 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 | $20.2M | 24.6K t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 13.5K t |
| 2022 | $14.5M | 12.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 13.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $349K | 511 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 670 t |
Where Zambia imports potassium sulphate fertilizer from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (28%), Namibia (25%), Mozambique (17%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+828% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.8M | 29% |
| Namibia | $5.1M | 25% |
| Mozambique | $3.5M | 17% |
| China | $2.0M | 10% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $686K | 3.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $678K | 3.4% |
| Mauritius | $661K | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $282K | 1.4% |
| Kenya | $189K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, close to the world average of $0.69.
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 sulphate fertilizer imports (HS 3104.30): 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 3104.30: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium sulphate.
Common questions
What is the value of potassium sulphate fertilizer imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported potassium sulphate fertilizer worth $20.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 164 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium sulphate fertilizer to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Namibia (25%) and Mozambique (17%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 828% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium sulphate fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $0.69 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 sulphate fertilizer to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $20.2 million in 2024, an increase of 938%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium sulphate fertilizer?
The HS code for potassium sulphate fertilizer is subheading 3104.30. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3104 page.
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