Wheat imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported wheat worth $112.7 million (249.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 219% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average.
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 | $112.7M | 249.2K t |
| 2023 | $35.3M | 71.5K t |
| 2022 | $14.6M | 38.8K t |
| 2021 | $33.3M | 82.6K t |
| 2020 | $15.0M | 56.6K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 22.4K t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 32.3K t |
| 2017 | $17.9M | 75.2K t |
Where Zambia imports wheat from
The largest suppliers were Australia (45%), South Africa (34%), Lithuania (13%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $50.9M | 45% |
| South Africa | $38.5M | 34% |
| Lithuania | $15.0M | 13% |
| Russia | $5.7M | 5% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 1.7% |
| Ukraine | $463K | 0.4% |
| Mozambique | $245K | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $23K | 0% |
| Laos | $17K | 0% |
| China | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1001
| 1001.19 | Durum wheat grain | 67% |
| 1001.99 | Common wheat grain | 33% |
| 1001.91 | Common wheat seed | 0% |
| 1001.11 | Durum wheat seed | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.45 per kg, 55% above the world average of $0.29. 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.
Wheat exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $1.7 million of wheat in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Angola accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia wheat imports (HS 1001): 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 1001: Wheat and meslin.
Common questions
What is the value of wheat imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported wheat worth $112.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 249.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 219% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheat to Zambia?
Australia was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($50.9 million), followed by South Africa (34%) and Lithuania (13%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average import price of wheat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $0.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of wheat to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.9 million in 2017 to $112.7 million in 2024, an increase of 531%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $31.1 million a year.
Does Zambia also export wheat?
Yes. Zambia exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $111.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheat?
The HS code for wheat is heading 1001. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 1001.19 (67% of the value) and 1001.99 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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