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Beef, sheep or goat fat market in Zambia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for beef, sheep, and goat fats in Zambia showed a clear growth trajectory from 2018 to 2023, with volume expanding from 6 084 tonnes to 7 808 tonnes. This increase was interrupted by a modest dip in 2020, but the market recovered and reached its highest point in 2023.

A sharp rise of nearly 25% in market volume occurred in 2023, supported by stable average prices for related livestock products like poultry, pig, and goat meat in key regions, indicating sustained consumer demand. Domestic production mirrored this surge, climbing to 7 690 tonnes the same year.

By 2024, imports of these fats jumped to 1 738 tonnes, reflecting evolving supply dynamics. This period also saw the commercialization of the livestock industry contributing to market adjustments, while regular market information bulletins from the Ministry of Agriculture enhanced transparency for agricultural commodities.

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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zambia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zambia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zambia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zambia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zambia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zambia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production beef, sheep or goat fat in Zambia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of beef, sheep or goat fat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of beef, sheep or goat fat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Zambia produced 5,854 tonnes of beef, sheep, or goat fat, marking a 4.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 13.3%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.7%. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, with an 11.5% decrease, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 2.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.5%)	2.0%	(4.0%)	(4.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports beef, sheep or goat fat from Zambia

According to marketing reports, Zambia did not export any beef, sheep, or goat fat from 2017 to 2020.

Imports beef, sheep or goat fat to Zambia

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a two-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Zambia's imports of beef, sheep, or goat fat totaled 93.9 tonnes, representing a significant 18.2% increase compared to the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 105.4 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 24.6% drop, while the most substantial increase was in 2018 at 95.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	95.9%	(24.6%)	18.2%	20.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia dominated Zambia's imports in kind, accounting for 75.6% of total flows, with the remainder distributed among various smaller destinations.

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, $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Import volumes were at their lowest in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 1.9 times. In 2020, the value of Zambia's beef, sheep, or goat fat imports amounted to 75,064 US dollars, reflecting a 41.8% year-on-year increase. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 87,433 US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 39.5% decrease, while the most significant increase was in 2018 at 90.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	90.7%	(39.5%)	41.8%	17.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Indonesia was the primary supplier of beef, sheep, or goat fat to Zambia, accounting for 74.7% of total imports in value terms, with other partners holding relatively modest shares.

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