Sugar confectionery exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Zambia exported sugar confectionery worth $40.0 million (21.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 3% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $40.0M | 21.7K t |
| 2023 | $38.7M | 21.5K t |
| 2022 | $40.4M | 31.5K t |
| 2021 | $40.4M | 30.2K t |
| 2020 | $24.9M | 6.6K t |
| 2019 | $21.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $16.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $13.7M | 3.4K t |
Where Zambia exports sugar confectionery to
DR Congo alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $23.0M | 58% |
| South Africa | $11.5M | 29% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.3M | 5.7% |
| Malawi | $1.3M | 3.3% |
| Mozambique | $994K | 2.5% |
| Botswana | $620K | 1.6% |
| Namibia | $151K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $111K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1704
| 1704.90 | Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa | 73% |
| 1704.10 | Chewing gum | 27% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1704.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.85 per kg, 52% below the world average of $3.85, 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.
Sugar confectionery imports to Zambia
Zambia imported $5.0 million of sugar confectionery in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were South Africa (46%), Kenya (25%), Malawi (12%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.3M | 46% |
| Kenya | $1.3M | 25% |
| Malawi | $594K | 12% |
| Poland | $485K | 9.6% |
| Eswatini | $104K | 2.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $55K | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $46K | 0.9% |
| Pakistan | $44K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $27K | 0.5% |
| India | $17K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia sugar confectionery exports (HS 1704): 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 1704: Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar confectionery exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported sugar confectionery worth $40.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy sugar confectionery from Zambia?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 57% of the value ($23.0 million), followed by South Africa (29%) and Zimbabwe (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 588% on the year.
What is the average export price of sugar confectionery per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.85 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $3.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of sugar confectionery from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.7 million in 2017 to $40.0 million in 2024, an increase of 192%. The peak was 2022 at $40.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.5 million a year.
Does Zambia also import sugar confectionery?
Yes. Zambia imported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Kenya and Malawi. On balance Zambia is a net exporter of this product, by about $34.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar confectionery?
The HS code for sugar confectionery is heading 1704. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 1704.90 (73% of the value) and 1704.10 (27%).
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