Soft drinks exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
Zambia exported $139.7 million of soft drinks in 2024 (360.0 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $139.7M | 360.0K t |
| 2023 | $140.5M | 303.4K t |
| 2022 | $151.5M | 306.0K t |
| 2021 | $135.3M | 304.4K t |
| 2020 | $83.7M | 34.3K t |
| 2019 | $66.4M | 20.5K t |
| 2018 | $68.7M | 60.3K t |
| 2017 | $45.3M | 21.2K t |
Where Zambia exports soft drinks to
DR Congo alone took 93% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $130.6M | 94% |
| Zimbabwe | $3.4M | 2.4% |
| Namibia | $1.7M | 1.2% |
| Malawi | $1.2M | 0.9% |
| Tanzania | $1.2M | 0.9% |
| Mozambique | $1.1M | 0.8% |
| Botswana | $402K | 0.3% |
| Burundi | $56K | 0% |
| Republic of the Congo | $41K | 0% |
| South Africa | $21K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2202
| 2202.10 | Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured | 89% |
| 2202.99 | Non-alcoholic beverages | 7.5% |
| 2202.91 | Non-alcoholic beer | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2202.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.39 per kg, 62% below the world average of $1.03, 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.
Soft drinks imports to Zambia
Zambia imported $6.0 million of soft drinks in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 87% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.3M | 87% |
| United States | $240K | 4% |
| Zimbabwe | $141K | 2.3% |
| Namibia | $101K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $39K | 0.6% |
| Tanzania | $36K | 0.6% |
| China | $30K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $18K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $18K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $17K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia soft drinks exports (HS 2202): 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 2202: Waters, including mineral and aerated waters, containing added sugar or sweetening matter, flavoured; other non-alcoholic beverages, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009.
Common questions
What is the value of soft drinks exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported soft drinks worth $139.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 360.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy soft drinks from Zambia?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 93% of the value ($130.6 million), followed by Zimbabwe (2%) and Namibia (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average export price of soft drinks per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.39 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $1.03 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of soft drinks from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $45.3 million in 2017 to $139.7 million in 2024, an increase of 208%. The peak was 2022 at $151.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $103.9 million a year.
Does Zambia also import soft drinks?
Yes. Zambia imported $6.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, the United States and Zimbabwe. On balance Zambia is a net exporter of this product, by about $133.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for soft drinks?
The HS code for soft drinks is heading 2202. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 2202.10 (89% of the value) and 2202.99 (8%).
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