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Primary sugar crops market in Zambia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Production of primary sugar crops in Zambia showed variability from 2018 to 2023. The volume rose slightly to 4 682 thousand tonnes in 2019 before contracting to 4 250 thousand tonnes in 2021. A subsequent rebound brought production to 4 750 thousand tonnes in 2023, marking the peak for the period.

Zambia Sugar PLC's annual reports throughout the period highlighted steady operations, underscoring its role as the sector's anchor despite the production volatility.

The year 2024 saw policy developments with the introduction of the National Agricultural Mechanisation Strategy 2024-2028 by the Ministry of Agriculture, designed to boost productivity in crops including sugar. Furthermore, the Zambia Statistics Agency executed its inaugural Integrated Agricultural Survey, enhancing data coverage for the agricultural sector.

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, K 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, K 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, K 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zambia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zambia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zambia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zambia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zambia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zambia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zambia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zambia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 primary sugar crops in Zambia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of primary sugar crops, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of primary sugar crops, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Primary sugar crops production in Zambia experienced a two-year rise before declining. In 2019, production reached its peak at 4 682 K t. However, in 2020, it fell to 4 479 K t, marking a 4.3% decrease from the previous year. The most significant growth occurred in 2018, with a 5.4% increase.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.4%	1.1%	(4.3%)	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports primary sugar crops from Zambia

Exports in kind, kg

Primary sugar crops exports from Zambia have increased for two consecutive years. In 2019, exports amounted to 2 298.4 kg, which represents a substantial 3 737.0% rise compared to 2018. Over the period from 2017 to 2019, exports surged by 8 222.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 336.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zambia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	116.9%	3 737.0%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Namibia was the sole exporter of primary sugar crops from Zambia, accounting for 100.0% of total export volumes.

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, $ US

The export market for primary sugar crops from Zambia exhibited volatility during the observed period. In 2018, exports hit a low of 11 US$, but in 2019, they jumped to 2 250 US$, reflecting a dramatic 20 043.1% increase over the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a 62.0% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(62.0%)	20 043.1%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Zimbabwe was the dominant buyer of primary sugar crops from Zambia, purchasing 98.2% of total exports by value.

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 primary sugar crops to Zambia

Imports in kind, kg

In 2018, Zambia imported 4 337.2 kg of primary sugar crops, a sharp increase of 299.2% compared to 2017.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zambia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	299.2%	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

In 2018, the value of primary sugar crops imports into Zambia totaled 4 856 US$, showing a 423.9% rise year-over-year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	423.9%	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa was the leading supplier of primary sugar crops to Zambia, capturing 83.2% of total import value, while other partners held smaller 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