Potatoes imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $2.2 million of potatoes in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.2 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 | $2.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 8.6K t |
Where Zambia imports potatoes from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (47%), South Africa (47%), Germany (3%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 47% |
| South Africa | $1.0M | 47% |
| Germany | $70K | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $46K | 2.1% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0701
| 0701.10 | Seed potatoes | 75% |
| 0701.90 | Vegetables: potatoes (other than seed), fresh or chilled | 25% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.63 per kg, 57% above the world average of $0.40. 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 potatoes imports (HS 0701): 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 0701: Potatoes; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of potatoes imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported potatoes worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply potatoes to Zambia?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by South Africa (47%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of potatoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $0.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of potatoes to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2017 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for potatoes?
The HS code for potatoes is heading 0701. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 0701.10 (75% of the value) and 0701.90 (25%).
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