Yeast imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of yeast by Zambia reached $3.1 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 14% less than in 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 | $3.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 950 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 1.0K t |
Where Zambia imports yeast from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.8M | 57% |
| South Africa | $671K | 22% |
| Egypt | $242K | 7.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $225K | 7.3% |
| Belgium | $87K | 2.8% |
| India | $69K | 2.2% |
| Denmark | $26K | 0.8% |
| France | $9K | 0.3% |
| China | $5K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2102
| 2102.30 | Baking powder | 67% |
| 2102.10 | Active yeast | 30% |
| 2102.20 | Inactive yeast | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.50 per kg, 34% below the world average of $2.29, 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.
Yeast exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $2.8 million of yeast in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Malawi alone took 55% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $1.5M | 55% |
| DR Congo | $905K | 32% |
| Zimbabwe | $379K | 13% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia yeast imports (HS 2102): 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 2102: Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell micro-organisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading no. 3002); prepared baking powders.
Common questions
What is the value of yeast imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported yeast worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply yeast to Zambia?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by South Africa (22%) and Egypt (8%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 330% on the year.
What is the average import price of yeast per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.50 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $2.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of yeast to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2023 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Zambia also export yeast?
Yes. Zambia exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, the DR Congo and Zimbabwe. That compares with imports of $3.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for yeast?
The HS code for yeast is heading 2102. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 2102.30 (67% of the value) and 2102.10 (30%).
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