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Pork market in Zambia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Zambian pork market volume grew marginally to over 33,000 t in 2019, a year marked by a 2700% increase in pork exports from 2017 levels, signaling the entry of new players or expansion of export capacity. This was followed by a sharp contraction to around 28,000 t in 2020.

A moderate recovery to approximately 29,000 t occurred in 2021, supported by a declining meat price index which made pork more affordable for consumers. The market volume then fell again to about 24,000 t in 2022.

In 2023, the market expanded dramatically to over 35,500 t, representing growth of more than 45%. During this period, the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock enhanced market transparency through the issuance of regular price and supply bulletins.

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 pork in Zambia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

After two years of growth, pork production in Zambia declined. In 2020, the country produced 28 069 tonnes of pork, representing a 15.1% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 33 049 tonnes, while the most significant increase occurred in 2018 with a 13.7% rise.

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 pork from Zambia

Exports in kind, t

Zambia's pork exports have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 132.9 tonnes, marking a substantial 154.3% increase year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 17 352.1%, translating to a compound annual growth rate of 458.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	63.1%	4 108.7%	154.3%	458.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Democratic Republic of the Congo dominated Zambia's pork export structure, accounting for 91.4% of total export volumes. Other markets collectively represented a smaller portion of exports during this period.

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 pork export revenues have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 360.3 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 137.9% year-over-year growth. Between 2017 and 2020, export revenues expanded by 15 807%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 441.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	150.5%	2 569.9%	137.9%	441.8%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Democratic Republic of the Congo was the primary market for Zambia's pork exports in value terms, capturing 92.3% of total export revenues. Other countries accounted for 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 pork to Zambia

Imports in kind, t

Zambia imported 246.0 tonnes of pork in 2020, representing an 18.0% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 4.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%. The peak import volume was recorded in 2019 at 299.9 tonnes, while the most notable increase occurred in 2019 with a 17.5% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.2%)	17.5%	(18.0%)	(1.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, South Africa (21.5% of import volumes), Germany (18.2%), and Denmark (16.0%) together accounted for 55.7% of Zambia's pork imports, forming the main sources of pork for the country.

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 pork import expenditure stood at 720.1 thousand US dollars, showing a significant 11.9% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import spending increased by 9.6%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 3.1%. The lowest expenditure was recorded in 2018 at 493.8 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 817.2 thousand US dollars. The most substantial decline occurred in 2018 with a 24.8% drop, and the largest increase took place in 2019 with a 65.5% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.8%)	65.5%	(11.9%)	3.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, South Africa (20.8% of import value), Germany (19.7%), and Denmark (14.8%) constituted the core of Zambia's pork imports in value terms, together representing 55.3% of total import expenditure.

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