Urea fertilizer imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported urea fertilizer worth $182.1 million (283.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 18% 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 | $182.1M | 283.1K t |
| 2023 | $222.2M | 295.6K t |
| 2022 | $190.4M | 184.3K t |
| 2021 | $140.8M | 234.5K t |
| 2020 | $98.8M | 348.3K t |
| 2019 | $98.1M | 314.0K t |
| 2018 | $85.9M | 259.7K t |
| 2017 | $122.5M | 424.4K t |
Where Zambia imports urea fertilizer from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (22%), Oman (14%), Namibia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $40.4M | 22% |
| Oman | $25.2M | 14% |
| Namibia | $17.9M | 9.8% |
| South Africa | $17.6M | 9.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $16.8M | 9.2% |
| China | $16.0M | 8.8% |
| Singapore | $15.5M | 8.5% |
| Mauritius | $10.4M | 5.7% |
| Qatar | $5.6M | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $3.8M | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 per kg, 78% above the world average of $0.36. 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia urea fertilizer imports (HS 3102.10): 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 3102.10: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution.
Common questions
What is the value of urea fertilizer imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported urea fertilizer worth $182.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 283.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply urea fertilizer to Zambia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($40.4 million), followed by Oman (14%) and Namibia (10%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 767% on the year.
What is the average import price of urea fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, 78% above the world average of $0.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of urea fertilizer to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $122.5 million in 2017 to $182.1 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2023 at $222.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $142.6 million a year.
Does Zambia also export urea fertilizer?
Yes. Zambia exported $279 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Angola and Zimbabwe. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $181.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for urea fertilizer?
The HS code for urea fertilizer is subheading 3102.10. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3102 page.
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