Refined palm oil imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of refined palm oil by Zambia reached $11.0 million in 2024 (8.8 thousand tonnes). That is 36% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $69.7 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 | $11.0M | 8.8K t |
| 2023 | $17.1M | 11.9K t |
| 2022 | $11.8M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $69.7M | 51.9K t |
| 2020 | $11.9M | 15.0K t |
| 2019 | $28.3M | 23.4K t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $14.3M | 10.9K t |
Where Zambia imports refined palm oil from
South Africa alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.9M | 63% |
| Kenya | $2.6M | 24% |
| Malaysia | $1.3M | 12% |
| Indonesia | $49K | 0.4% |
| Mauritius | $29K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $2K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.25 per kg, 24% above the world average of $1.01. 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.
Refined palm oil exports from Zambia
Exports of refined palm oil by Zambia reached $2.2 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.2M | 100% |
| Australia | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia refined palm oil imports (HS 1511.90): 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 1511.90: Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined palm oil imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported refined palm oil worth $11.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined palm oil to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by Kenya (24%) and Malaysia (12%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Nigeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined palm oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.25 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $1.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refined palm oil to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.3 million in 2017 to $11.0 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2021 at $69.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.8 million a year.
Does Zambia also export refined palm oil?
Yes. Zambia exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Australia and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined palm oil?
The HS code for refined palm oil is subheading 1511.90. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1511 page.
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