Raw Tobacco in Zambia | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2022, Zambia exported $169M in Raw Tobacco, making it the 18th largest exporter of Raw Tobacco in the world. At the same year, Raw Tobacco was the 9th most exported product in Zambia. The main destination of Raw Tobacco exports from Zambia are: China ($54.4M), Switzerland ($31.6M), Equatorial Guinea ($28.8M), Germany ($13.3M), and Belgium ($9.84M).

The fastest growing export markets for Raw Tobacco of Zambia between 2021 and 2022 were Equatorial Guinea ($28.8M), China ($20.3M), and Switzerland ($9.4M).

Imports In 2022, Zambia imported $2.23M in Raw Tobacco, becoming the 105th largest importer of Raw Tobacco in the world. At the same year, Raw Tobacco was the 373rd most imported product in Zambia. Zambia imports Raw Tobacco primarily from: Zimbabwe ($2.04M), Mozambique ($144k), and Kenya ($45.5k).

The fastest growing import markets in Raw Tobacco for Zambia between 2021 and 2022 were Zimbabwe ($1.58M), Mozambique ($103k), and Kenya ($45.5k).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as were at the forefront of shipping Raw Tobacco from Zambia to the United States.

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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EXPORTS (2022)$169M

IMPORTS (2022)$2.23M

NET TRADE (2022)$167M

In 2022, Zambia exported $169M in Raw Tobacco. The main destinations of Zambia exports on Raw Tobacco were China ($54.4M), Switzerland ($31.6M), Equatorial Guinea ($28.8M), Germany ($13.3M), and Belgium ($9.84M).

In 2022, Zambia imported $2.23M in Raw Tobacco, mainly from Zimbabwe ($2.04M), Mozambique ($144k), and Kenya ($45.5k).