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Pig offal market in Zambia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for edible pig offal in Zambia expanded from 2 032 t in 2018 to 2 683 t in 2023, marking overall growth despite a sharp contraction in 2020. After a recovery in 2021, the market accelerated with increases of 26% in 2022 and 27% in 2023, reaching its highest volume in the period.

Market stability in 2023 was reflected in steady average prices for pig products in Lusaka Province, indicating sustained consumer demand. Regulatory developments, including the introduction of the Animal Identification and Traceability Bill in 2024 and the ongoing Food Safety Act of 2019, strengthened market oversight and food safety standards, supporting consumer confidence and supply chain transparency.

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. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zambia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zambia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zambia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zambia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zambia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zambia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from 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 pig offal in Zambia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of pig offal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pig offal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Zambia's pig offal production volume declined after two years of growth. In 2019, production reached its peak at 1 675 tonnes, but by 2020 it had fallen to 1 423 tonnes, marking a 15.1% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 3%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.0%. The most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 13.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.7%	0.5%	(15.1%)	(1.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pig offal from Zambia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Zambia exported 25.6 tonnes of pig offal, which represents a 22.0% decrease compared to 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 32.8 tonnes, with that year also seeing the largest increase of 6.4%. Over the three-year span from 2018 to 2020, exports fell by 17%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of -6.0%.

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	6.4%	(22.0%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Hong Kong together accounted for 97.4% of Zambia's total pig offal exports by volume. The remaining 2.6% was distributed among various other destinations, each contributing smaller individual shares.

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

Zambia's pig offal export value stood at 88 thousand US dollars in 2020, reflecting a sharp 31.2% contraction from the previous year. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 128 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 17.5%. Between 2018 and 2020, export value decreased by 19.1%, equating to an average annual decline of 6.8%.

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	17.5%	(31.2%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Hong Kong remained the primary destinations for Zambia's pig offal exports in value terms, jointly capturing 96.7% of total export flows. Other trading partners individually accounted for much smaller portions of the remaining share.

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 pig offal to Zambia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Zambia imported 248.5 tonnes of pig offal, showing a dramatic 54.6% decrease compared to 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 38.2%. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, imports declined by 60.1%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of -26.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(36.3%)	38.2%	(54.6%)	(26.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, South Africa played the leading role in Zambia's pig offal imports by volume, accounting for 81.6% of total import flows. The remaining share was distributed among other markets, each with smaller individual contributions.

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

Foreign pig offal supplies to Zambia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import value amounted to 1 525 thousand US dollars, representing an abrupt 47.8% year-over-year decline. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 3 678 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 2.0%. Over the 2017–2020 period, import value decreased by 57.7%, equating to an average annual decline of 24.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.0%	(20.6%)	(47.8%)	(24.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa was the dominant market for Zambia's pig offal imports in value terms, taking 82.7% of total import flows. Other countries together accounted for the residual share.

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