Agricultural raw materials imports in Zambia
Zambia: Agricultural raw materials imports was 0.7% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials imports in Zambia, 1966–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 0.7% for agricultural raw materials imports in 2024.
The figure is down 35.0% on the previous year and up 57.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials imports in Zambia peaked at 3.5% in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0.4%, in 2007.
Zambia ranks 139th of 196 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural raw materials imports in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 1.2% | — |
| 1967 | 1.0% | -18.2% |
| 1970 | 1.1% | +10.8% |
| 1971 | 1.3% | +13.3% |
| 1972 | 1.1% | -12.3% |
| 1973 | 1.0% | -12.9% |
| 1974 | 1.5% | +61.3% |
| 1975 | 1.2% | -20.8% |
| 1976 | 0.7% | -46.8% |
| 1977 | 0.8% | +27.7% |
| 1978 | 1.2% | +50.0% |
| 1979 | 1.1% | -7.8% |
| 1995 | 2.3% | +101.1% |
| 1996 | 2.1% | -8.9% |
| 1997 | 2.2% | +5.2% |
| 1998 | 3.5% | +57.2% |
| 1999 | 3.2% | -7.5% |
| 2000 | 2.5% | -23.0% |
| 2001 | 2.0% | -20.1% |
| 2002 | 1.5% | -22.8% |
| 2003 | 1.3% | -17.3% |
| 2004 | 1.1% | -13.8% |
| 2005 | 1.3% | +17.3% |
| 2006 | 0.7% | -45.6% |
| 2007 | 0.4% | -38.8% |
| 2008 | 0.4% | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 0.7% | +55.4% |
| 2010 | 0.6% | -15.9% |
| 2011 | 0.5% | -4.2% |
| 2012 | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 0.5% | -3.5% |
| 2014 | 0.4% | -16.4% |
| 2015 | 0.5% | +15.6% |
| 2016 | 0.7% | +32.3% |
| 2017 | 0.5% | -25.5% |
| 2018 | 0.5% | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 0.7% | +40.8% |
| 2020 | 0.7% | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 0.8% | +9.9% |
| 2022 | 1.2% | +50.3% |
| 2023 | 1.1% | -10.9% |
| 2024 | 0.7% | -35.0% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 0.7% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.1%, 61% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 0.7% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.9%, 75% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 2 |
| 1970s | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.5% | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.7% | 2.1% | 3.5% | 5 |
| 2000s | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More agriculture & rural data for Zambia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 65.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0411 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 54.11 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5408 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 4.1% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 4.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.4% (2024)
- Rural population 54.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials imports in Zambia?
- Agricultural raw materials imports in Zambia was 0.7% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.5% in 1998.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4% in 2007.
- How does Zambia rank for agricultural raw materials imports?
- Zambia ranks 139th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural raw materials imports rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Agricultural raw materials imports (% of merchandise imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Agricultural raw materials comprise section 2 of SITC Rev. 3 (crude materials, inedible, except fuels) excluding divisions 22 (oil-seeds and oleaginous fruits), 27 (crude fertilizers and minerals excluding coal, petroleum, and precious stones), and 28 (metalliferous ores and scrap). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise imports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a non-resident and a resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.