Tea imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tea by Zambia reached $3.0 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.8 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 | $3.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 689 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 635 t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 585 t |
Where Zambia imports tea from
Most of the value came from Zimbabwe (46%), South Africa (29%), Sri Lanka (11%). Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $1.4M | 46% |
| South Africa | $883K | 29% |
| Sri Lanka | $337K | 11% |
| Malawi | $126K | 4.2% |
| Kenya | $106K | 3.5% |
| Lebanon | $78K | 2.6% |
| India | $43K | 1.4% |
| China | $23K | 0.8% |
| Sierra Leone | $17K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0902
| 0902.40 | Bulk black tea | 54% |
| 0902.30 | Packaged black tea | 42% |
| 0902.20 | Bulk green tea | 3.4% |
| 0902.10 | Packaged green tea | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.74 per kg, 26% below the world average of $3.70, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia tea imports (HS 0902): 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 0902: Tea.
Common questions
What is the value of tea imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported tea worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply tea to Zambia?
Zimbabwe was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by South Africa (29%) and Sri Lanka (11%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 165% on the year.
What is the average import price of tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.74 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $3.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tea to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2018 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tea?
The HS code for tea is heading 0902. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 0902.40 (54% of the value) and 0902.30 (42%).
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