Ready-to-eat pasta imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ready-to-eat pasta by Zambia reached $4.6 million in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.6M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 17.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 997 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 3.1K t |
Where Zambia imports ready-to-eat pasta from
One supplier dominates: Mozambique accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Namibia grew fastest (+501% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $2.5M | 54% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 24% |
| South Africa | $379K | 8.2% |
| Namibia | $201K | 4.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $153K | 3.3% |
| China | $113K | 2.4% |
| Eswatini | $63K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $31K | 0.7% |
| Ecuador | $18K | 0.4% |
| United States | $13K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.68 per kg, 74% below the world average of $2.61, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia ready-to-eat pasta imports (HS 1902.30): 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 1902.30: Food preparations: pasta (excluding stuffed), cooked or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of ready-to-eat pasta imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported ready-to-eat pasta worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply ready-to-eat pasta to Zambia?
Mozambique was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Egypt (24%) and South Africa (8%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 501% on the year.
What is the average import price of ready-to-eat pasta per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $2.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ready-to-eat pasta to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for ready-to-eat pasta?
The HS code for ready-to-eat pasta is subheading 1902.30. 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 1902 page.
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