Prepared grain cereals exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of prepared grain cereals by Zambia reached $3.6 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 100% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $208K | 192 t |
| 2020 | $227K | 78 t |
| 2019 | $13K | 8 t |
| 2018 | $5K | 4 t |
| 2017 | $29K | 10 t |
Where Zambia exports prepared grain cereals to
One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 98% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $3.6M | 98% |
| Zimbabwe | $64K | 1.8% |
| Malawi | $4K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.51 per kg, 22% above the world average of $2.87. 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.
Prepared grain cereals imports to Zambia
Imports of prepared grain cereals by Zambia reached $1.6 million in 2024 (403 tonnes). The largest suppliers were South Africa (47%), India (37%), Malaysia (8%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $746K | 47% |
| India | $594K | 37% |
| Malaysia | $125K | 7.9% |
| Poland | $43K | 2.7% |
| United States | $35K | 2.2% |
| Namibia | $28K | 1.8% |
| Kenya | $14K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia prepared grain cereals exports (HS 1904.90): 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 1904.90: Food preparations: cereal or cereal products (excluding maize), in grain form, pre-cooked or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared grain cereals exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported prepared grain cereals worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 159 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared grain cereals from Zambia?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 98% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Zimbabwe (2%) and Malawi (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared grain cereals per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.51 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $2.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of prepared grain cereals from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $29 thousand in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does Zambia also import prepared grain cereals?
Yes. Zambia imported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, India and Malaysia. On balance Zambia is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared grain cereals?
The HS code for prepared grain cereals is subheading 1904.90. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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