Spices (other varieties) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $4.4 million of spices (other varieties) in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 55% on 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 | $4.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 964 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 831 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 951 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 934 t |
Where Zambia imports spices (other varieties) from
South Africa alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+421% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.9M | 90% |
| India | $313K | 7.2% |
| Kenya | $58K | 1.3% |
| China | $29K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23K | 0.5% |
| Lebanon | $13K | 0.3% |
| United States | $5K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.79 per kg, 38% above the world average of $2.74. 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia spices (other varieties) imports (HS 0910.99): 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 0910.99: Spices: n.e.c. in heading no. 0910.
Common questions
What is the value of spices (other varieties) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported spices (other varieties) worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply spices (other varieties) to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by India (7%) and Kenya (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 421% on the year.
What is the average import price of spices (other varieties) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.79 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $2.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of spices (other varieties) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2017 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for spices (other varieties)?
The HS code for spices (other varieties) is subheading 0910.99. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0910 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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