Rice in Zambia | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2023, Zambia exported $3.61M in Rice, making it the 71st largest exporter of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 100th most exported product in Zambia. The main destination of Rice exports from Zambia are: Democratic Republic of the Congo ($3.58M), Republic of the Congo ($16.2k), Botswana ($7.28k), South Africa ($6.02k), and Namibia ($817).

The fastest growing export markets for Rice of Zambia between 2022 and 2023 were Democratic Republic of the Congo ($2.41M), Republic of the Congo ($16.2k), and South Africa ($6.02k).

Imports In 2023, Zambia imported $22.3M in Rice, becoming the 122nd largest importer of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 82nd most imported product in Zambia. Zambia imports Rice primarily from: South Africa ($7.67M), Pakistan ($5.75M), Thailand ($5.48M), India ($3M), and United Arab Emirates ($119k).

The fastest growing import markets in Rice for Zambia between 2022 and 2023 were Pakistan ($3.87M), South Africa ($3.45M), and India ($2.07M).

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

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EXPORTS (2023)$3.61M

IMPORTS (2023)$22.3M

NET TRADE (2023)-$18.6M

In 2023, Zambia exported $3.61M in Rice. The main destinations of Zambia exports on Rice were Democratic Republic of the Congo ($3.58M), Republic of the Congo ($16.2k), Botswana ($7.28k), South Africa ($6.02k), and Namibia ($817).

In 2023, Zambia imported $22.3M in Rice, mainly from South Africa ($7.67M), Pakistan ($5.75M), Thailand ($5.48M), India ($3M), and United Arab Emirates ($119k).