Rodenticide imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rodenticide by Zambia reached $16.1 million in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $21.3 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 | $16.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $20.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $16.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $21.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $17.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $16.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 2.3K t |
Where Zambia imports rodenticide from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $9.4M | 58% |
| China | $2.7M | 17% |
| India | $991K | 6.2% |
| United States | $868K | 5.4% |
| Switzerland | $410K | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $296K | 1.8% |
| Colombia | $239K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $213K | 1.3% |
| Tanzania | $207K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $179K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.39 per kg, 21% below the world average of $4.27, 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.
Rodenticide exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $276 thousand of rodenticide in 2024 (54 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tanzania accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+469% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $143K | 52% |
| Rwanda | $93K | 34% |
| DR Congo | $18K | 6.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $10K | 3.6% |
| Malawi | $6K | 2.1% |
| Mozambique | $5K | 1.6% |
| Botswana | $2K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia rodenticide imports (HS 3808.99): 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 3808.99: Rodenticides and other similar products n.e.c. in heading no. 3808.9: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 in this Chapter, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of rodenticide imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported rodenticide worth $16.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply rodenticide to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by China (17%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 321% on the year.
What is the average import price of rodenticide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.39 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $4.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rodenticide to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $16.1 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2020 at $21.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.0 million a year.
Does Zambia also export rodenticide?
Yes. Zambia exported $276 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Rwanda and the DR Congo. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $15.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rodenticide?
The HS code for rodenticide is subheading 3808.99. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3808 page.
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