Soya bean oil imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $114.4 million of soya bean oil in 2024 (88.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 384% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average.
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 | $114.4M | 88.9K t |
| 2023 | $23.6M | 18.1K t |
| 2022 | $49.9M | 27.9K t |
| 2021 | $40.5M | 27.9K t |
| 2020 | $32.2M | 38.7K t |
| 2019 | $19.3M | 22.7K t |
| 2018 | $15.1M | 15.2K t |
| 2017 | $15.7M | 14.3K t |
Where Zambia imports soya bean oil from
Most of the value came from South Africa (37%), Argentina (36%), Singapore (13%). Among the main suppliers, Mozambique grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $41.8M | 37% |
| Argentina | $40.6M | 36% |
| Singapore | $15.0M | 13% |
| Mozambique | $13.2M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 1.5% |
| Malaysia | $1.6M | 1.4% |
| India | $428K | 0.4% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1507
| 1507.10 | Crude soybean oil | 99% |
| 1507.90 | Refined soybean oil | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1507.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, 29% above the world average of $1.00. 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.
Soya bean oil exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported soya bean oil worth $30.1 million (18.2 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone took 93% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+232% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $28.1M | 93% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.0M | 6.7% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia soya bean oil imports (HS 1507): 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 1507: Soya-bean oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of soya bean oil imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported soya bean oil worth $114.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 88.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 384% on 2023.
Which countries supply soya bean oil to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($41.8 million), followed by Argentina (36%) and Singapore (13%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Argentina grew fastest among the top ten, up 614% on the year.
What is the average import price of soya bean oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $1.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of soya bean oil to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.7 million in 2017 to $114.4 million in 2024, an increase of 627%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $38.9 million a year.
Does Zambia also export soya bean oil?
Yes. Zambia exported $30.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zimbabwe and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $84.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for soya bean oil?
The HS code for soya bean oil is heading 1507. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 1507.10 (99% of the value) and 1507.90 (1%).
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