Soya meal exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
Zambia exported $55.2 million of soya meal in 2024 (111.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 44% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $99.0 million.
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 | $55.2M | 111.0K t |
| 2023 | $99.0M | 216.9K t |
| 2022 | $77.5M | 132.5K t |
| 2021 | $66.1M | 123.3K t |
| 2020 | $27.9M | 71.7K t |
| 2019 | $30.4M | 72.6K t |
| 2018 | $59.2M | 152.2K t |
| 2017 | $43.2M | 132.0K t |
Where Zambia exports soya meal to
The largest buyer markets were Tanzania (33%), Zimbabwe (28%), Kenya (26%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $18.3M | 33% |
| Zimbabwe | $15.6M | 28% |
| Kenya | $14.1M | 26% |
| Rwanda | $2.7M | 4.9% |
| South Africa | $1.8M | 3.2% |
| Namibia | $1.6M | 2.9% |
| Botswana | $544K | 1% |
| United States | $484K | 0.9% |
| Angola | $59K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $57K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.50 per kg, close to the world average of $0.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Soya meal imports to Zambia
Imports of soya meal by Zambia reached $2.0 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Malawi accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malawi grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $2.0M | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia soya meal exports (HS 2304): 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 2304: Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil.
Common questions
What is the value of soya meal exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported soya meal worth $55.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 111.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 127 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries buy soya meal from Zambia?
Tanzania was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($18.3 million), followed by Zimbabwe (28%) and Kenya (26%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average export price of soya meal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.50 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $0.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of soya meal from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $43.2 million in 2017 to $55.2 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2023 at $99.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $57.3 million a year.
Does Zambia also import soya meal?
Yes. Zambia imported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malawi. On balance Zambia is a net exporter of this product, by about $53.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for soya meal?
The HS code for soya meal is heading 2304. In Zambia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2304.00. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2304 page.
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