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Alliaceous vegetables market in Zambia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for alliaceous vegetables in Zambia showed a volatile trend between 2018 and 2023. Market size declined moderately from 43 344 t in 2018 to 42 409 t in 2019, stabilized around 42 641 t in 2020, then jumped to a peak of 45 590 t in 2021. This was followed by a downward movement, with the market contracting to 43 135 t in 2022 and further to 40 463 t in 2023.

Domestic production increased gradually from 39 930 t in 2018 to 40 968 t in 2023. Import volumes fluctuated sharply, falling from 3 414 t in 2018 to 2 212 t in 2019, then surging to 5 242 t in 2021, which drove the market peak, before dropping to 375 t in 2023. Exports remained negligible until 2023, when they rose to 881 t.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Zambia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Zambia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Zambia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zambia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zambia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zambia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zambia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zambia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zambia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zambia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zambia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zambia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zambia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zambia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zambia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production alliaceous vegetables in Zambia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Zambia's production of alliaceous vegetables has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 40 275 tonnes, maintaining stability compared to 2019 levels.

Annual dynamics of production in Zambia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.8%	0.7%	0.2%	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Zambia

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 before hitting their peak in 2017, with a 206-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Zambia exported 24 tonnes of alliaceous vegetables, marking a significant year-over-year increase of 1 075.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zambia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	1 075.2%	(61.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo was the dominant buyer of alliaceous vegetables from Zambia, accounting for 94.0% of total exports in volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Zambia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Market behavior was volatile during these years. Export values dropped to their minimum in 2019 after reaching their highest point in 2017, showing a 204-fold shift. In 2020, Zambia exported alliaceous vegetables worth 15 thousand US dollars, representing a substantial 1 237.9% increase compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zambia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	1 237.9%	(59.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the export structure in value terms was highly concentrated, with the Democratic Republic of the Congo alone responsible for 93.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Zambia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Zambia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Zambia's imports of alliaceous vegetables from abroad began to rise. In 2020, imports reached 2 390 tonnes, showing a moderate 8.1% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 55.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -23.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 212 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 36.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zambia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(36.2%)	(35.2%)	8.1%	(23.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Zambia's imports of alliaceous vegetables in volume were heavily concentrated on South Africa, which accounted for 98.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Zambia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Zambia's imports of alliaceous vegetables were valued at 1 412 thousand US dollars, showing little change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 54.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -22.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 411 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 33.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zambia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(33.8%)	(30.6%)	0.0%	(22.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Zambia's imports of alliaceous vegetables in value terms were largely oriented towards South Africa, whose share reached 96.8% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Zambia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io