Tree nuts exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Zambia exported tree nuts worth $4.9 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 79% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% 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 | $4.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 829 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 370 t |
| 2020 | $487K | 87 t |
| 2019 | $430K | 116 t |
| 2018 | $499K | 143 t |
| 2017 | $331K | 102 t |
Where Zambia exports tree nuts to
South Africa alone took 88% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.3M | 88% |
| Vietnam | $598K | 12% |
| Zimbabwe | $7K | 0.2% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0802
| 0802.61 | Macadamia in shell | 76% |
| 0802.62 | Shelled macadamia | 24% |
| 0802.90 | Edible nuts (other varieties) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0802.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.25 per kg, 54% below the world average of $4.86, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia tree nuts exports (HS 0802): 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 0802: Nuts (excluding coconuts, Brazils and cashew nuts); fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled.
Common questions
What is the value of tree nuts exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported tree nuts worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 79% on 2023.
Which countries buy tree nuts from Zambia?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 88% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Vietnam (12%) and Zimbabwe (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average export price of tree nuts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.25 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $4.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of tree nuts from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $331 thousand in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tree nuts?
The HS code for tree nuts is heading 0802. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 0802.61 (76% of the value) and 0802.62 (24%).
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