Starch imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of starch by Zambia reached $2.6 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.3 million.
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 | $2.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 13.2K t |
Where Zambia imports starch from
South Africa alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.6M | 61% |
| Vietnam | $505K | 19% |
| Egypt | $251K | 9.6% |
| India | $226K | 8.6% |
| Mozambique | $19K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $4K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1108
| 1108.12 | Corn starch | 99% |
| 1108.11 | Wheat starch | 0.8% |
| 1108.19 | Starch (other species) | 0.1% |
| 1108.20 | Inulin | 0% |
| 1108.13 | Potato starch | 0% |
| 1108.14 | Cassava starch | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1108.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.86 per kg, 37% above the world average of $0.63. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia starch imports (HS 1108): 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 1108: Starches; inulin.
Common questions
What is the value of starch imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported starch worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply starch to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Vietnam (19%) and Egypt (10%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 193% on the year.
What is the average import price of starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.86 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $0.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of starch to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 59%. The peak was 2017 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for starch?
The HS code for starch is heading 1108. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 1108.12 (99% of the value) and 1108.11 (1%).
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