Yogurt and fermented milk exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
Zambia exported $39.0 million of yogurt and fermented milk in 2024 (46.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 48% 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 | $39.0M | 46.3K t |
| 2023 | $45.7M | 55.6K t |
| 2022 | $40.8M | 48.9K t |
| 2021 | $30.2M | 49.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 1.5K t |
Where Zambia exports yogurt and fermented milk to
DR Congo alone took 89% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $34.6M | 89% |
| Mozambique | $4.0M | 10% |
| South Africa | $225K | 0.6% |
| Botswana | $94K | 0.2% |
| Malawi | $18K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $18K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $2K | 0% |
| Angola | $1K | 0% |
| Burundi | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0403
| 0403.90 | Fermented milk products | 100% |
| 0403.10 | Yogurt | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0403.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.84 per kg, 55% below the world average of $1.86, 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.
Yogurt and fermented milk imports to Zambia
In 2024, Zambia imported yogurt and fermented milk worth $2.6 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). South Africa alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.8M | 71% |
| Zimbabwe | $562K | 22% |
| Ireland | $128K | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $25K | 1% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia yogurt and fermented milk exports (HS 0403): 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 0403: Yogurt; buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa..
Common questions
What is the value of yogurt and fermented milk exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported yogurt and fermented milk worth $39.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 46.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 140 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy yogurt and fermented milk from Zambia?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 89% of the value ($34.6 million), followed by Mozambique (10%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average export price of yogurt and fermented milk per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $1.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of yogurt and fermented milk from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $39.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $45.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.9 million a year.
Does Zambia also import yogurt and fermented milk?
Yes. Zambia imported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Zimbabwe and Ireland. On balance Zambia is a net exporter of this product, by about $36.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for yogurt and fermented milk?
The HS code for yogurt and fermented milk is heading 0403. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 0403.90 (100% of the value) and 0403.10 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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