Sauces and condiments imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sauces and condiments by Zambia reached $12.8 million in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). That is 9% 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 | $12.8M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.5M | 3.7K t |
Where Zambia imports sauces and condiments from
South Africa alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $11.1M | 86% |
| Kenya | $1.2M | 9% |
| Zimbabwe | $253K | 2% |
| Lebanon | $56K | 0.4% |
| United States | $40K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $29K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $28K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $27K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $26K | 0.2% |
| China | $26K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2103
| 2103.90 | Mixed seasonings | 91% |
| 2103.20 | Tomato sauce | 7.8% |
| 2103.30 | Prepared mustard | 1% |
| 2103.10 | Soy sauce | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2103.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.60 per kg, 39% below the world average of $2.62, 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.
Sauces and condiments exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported sauces and condiments worth $420 thousand (432 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 88% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $372K | 89% |
| Zimbabwe | $31K | 7.4% |
| Malawi | $8K | 1.9% |
| Botswana | $4K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $3K | 0.6% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia sauces and condiments imports (HS 2103): 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 2103: Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings, mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard.
Common questions
What is the value of sauces and condiments imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported sauces and condiments worth $12.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 133rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply sauces and condiments to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by Kenya (9%) and Zimbabwe (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 102% on the year.
What is the average import price of sauces and condiments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.60 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $2.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sauces and condiments to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.5 million in 2017 to $12.8 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
Does Zambia also export sauces and condiments?
Yes. Zambia exported $420 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zimbabwe and Malawi. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $12.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sauces and condiments?
The HS code for sauces and condiments is heading 2103. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 2103.90 (90% of the value) and 2103.20 (8%).
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