Not roasted and not cooked groundnuts market in Zambia

Earlier Report Observations

After a relatively high market volume of 180.4 thousand tons in 2018, the Zambian market for not roasted and not cooked groundnuts contracted sharply in 2019, falling to 129.8 thousand tons. The market then stabilized in 2020 at 126.8 thousand tons.

A strong recovery began in 2021, with market volume jumping to 172.7 thousand tons. Growth continued through 2022, reaching 186.7 thousand tons, and accelerated in 2023 to 230.6 thousand tons.

Underlying agricultural factors, such as household farming practices, weeding frequency, and the choice between hybrid or local peanut varieties, influenced production potential throughout the period.

Production not roasted and not cooked groundnuts in Zambia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts, 2017-2020

Zambia's production of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 127.2 K t, which represents a 2.8% decrease compared to 2019. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 24.6%, averaging an annual decline of 9.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 181.8 K t, which saw a 7.7% increase from the previous year. However, the most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a sharp decline of 28.0%.

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

Exports not roasted and not cooked groundnuts from Zambia

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 631 t, while the highest was in 2018 at 1 530 t, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.4 times. In 2020, deliveries of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts from Zambia fell sharply by 50.5% compared to 2019. The largest increase was observed in 2018, with a substantial rise of 103.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa, Angola, and Malawi remained the top buyers of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts from Zambia. South Africa accounted for 60.1% of exports in kind, Angola for 15.6%, and Malawi for 12.1%. Together, these three countries represented 87.8% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Exports of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts from Zambia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 1 847 K $ US, marking a 5.2% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 99%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, South Africa, Malawi, and the United Kingdom were the main markets for exports in value terms. South Africa led with 63.7% of exports, followed by Malawi at 11.5%, and the United Kingdom at 10.2%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 85.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports not roasted and not cooked groundnuts to Zambia

Imports in kind, t

Imports of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts into Zambia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 248 t, showing a significant uptick of 21.0% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 117.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Malawi remained the primary source for not roasted and not cooked groundnuts imported into Zambia, accounting for 80.3% of total imports in kind. Other destinations played a much smaller role in the import structure.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Zambia's imports of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 1 436 K $ US, reflecting a steep year-on-year gain of 397.5%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports surged by 695.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 99.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, South Africa and Malawi dominated imports in value terms, together representing 96.9% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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

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