Spirits and liqueurs imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $10.2 million of spirits and liqueurs in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 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 | $10.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $12.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $10.5M | 2.1K t |
Where Zambia imports spirits and liqueurs from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (49%), Tanzania (10%), United Kingdom (9%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+235% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.0M | 49% |
| Tanzania | $1.1M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $960K | 9.4% |
| Poland | $647K | 6.3% |
| India | $584K | 5.7% |
| Germany | $491K | 4.8% |
| Namibia | $459K | 4.5% |
| Angola | $241K | 2.4% |
| France | $209K | 2.1% |
| Ireland | $206K | 2% |
Product types under HS 2208
| 2208.90 | Spirits (other types) | 32% |
| 2208.30 | Whiskey | 25% |
| 2208.70 | Liqueurs and cordials | 23% |
| 2208.50 | Gin | 8.2% |
| 2208.20 | Brandy | 5.9% |
| 2208.60 | Vodka | 3.6% |
| 2208.40 | Rum | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.28 per kg, 58% below the world average of $5.43, 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.
Spirits and liqueurs exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $557 thousand of spirits and liqueurs in 2024 (129 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $339K | 61% |
| Kenya | $73K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $64K | 12% |
| Namibia | $40K | 7.2% |
| South Sudan | $19K | 3.4% |
| Rwanda | $13K | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0.9% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 0.5% |
| Kazakhstan | $1K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia spirits and liqueurs imports (HS 2208): 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 2208: Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% volume; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages.
Common questions
What is the value of spirits and liqueurs imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported spirits and liqueurs worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply spirits and liqueurs to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Tanzania (10%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 394% on the year.
What is the average import price of spirits and liqueurs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.28 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $5.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of spirits and liqueurs to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.5 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2018 at $12.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
Does Zambia also export spirits and liqueurs?
Yes. Zambia exported $557 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Kenya and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for spirits and liqueurs?
The HS code for spirits and liqueurs is heading 2208. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 2208.90 (32% of the value) and 2208.30 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Zambia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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