Prepared fruit imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $2.2 million of prepared fruit in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.3 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 | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 739 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 552 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 532 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 612 t |
Where Zambia imports prepared fruit from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Sri Lanka grew fastest (+332% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.5M | 69% |
| Sri Lanka | $293K | 13% |
| Tanzania | $182K | 8.2% |
| India | $48K | 2.2% |
| Eswatini | $43K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $29K | 1.3% |
| Lebanon | $28K | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $21K | 1% |
| Hungary | $14K | 0.7% |
| China | $10K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 2008
| 2008.19 | Prepared nuts | 50% |
| 2008.99 | Prepared fruit (other) | 19% |
| 2008.11 | Prepared peanuts | 17% |
| 2008.97 | Fruit and nut mixtures | 5.1% |
| 2008.20 | Prepared pineapple | 4.9% |
| 2008.30 | Prepared citrus fruit | 1.3% |
| 2008.70 | Prepared peaches | 1% |
| 2008.60 | Prepared cherries | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2008.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.62 per kg, 45% below the world average of $2.95, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia prepared fruit imports (HS 2008): 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 2008: Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c., whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared fruit imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported prepared fruit worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 148th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared fruit to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Sri Lanka (13%) and Tanzania (8%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 332% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared fruit per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.62 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $2.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared fruit to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2022 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared fruit?
The HS code for prepared fruit is heading 2008. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 2008.19 (50% of the value) and 2008.99 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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