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Exports In 2022, Zambia exported $3.39M in Rice, making it the 72nd largest exporter of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 113th most exported product in Zambia. The main destination of Rice exports from Zambia are: Democratic Republic of the Congo ($3.28M), Botswana ($64.7k), Zimbabwe ($48.9k), Equatorial Guinea ($1.11k), and Namibia ($1.02k).

The fastest growing export markets for Rice of Zambia between 2021 and 2022 were Democratic Republic of the Congo ($3.07M), Botswana ($64.7k), and Zimbabwe ($27.3k).

Imports In 2022, Zambia imported $12.6M in Rice, becoming the 137th largest importer of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 124th most imported product in Zambia. Zambia imports Rice primarily from: Pitcairn Islands ($4.56M), Equatorial Guinea ($3.76M), South Africa ($2.11M), Pakistan ($1.64M), and India ($102k).

The fastest growing import markets in Rice for Zambia between 2021 and 2022 were Pitcairn Islands ($4.56M), Equatorial Guinea ($3.76M), and Pakistan ($1.47M).

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Subnational Monthly Trade

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The following visualization shows the latest trends on Rice. Countries are shown based on data availability.

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

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2022)$3.39M
IMPORTS (2022)$12.6M
NET TRADE (2022)-$9.17M

In 2022, Zambia exported $3.39M in Rice. The main destinations of Zambia exports on Rice were Democratic Republic of the Congo ($3.28M), Botswana ($64.7k), Zimbabwe ($48.9k), Equatorial Guinea ($1.11k), and Namibia ($1.02k).

In 2022, Zambia imported $12.6M in Rice, mainly from Pitcairn Islands ($4.56M), Equatorial Guinea ($3.76M), South Africa ($2.11M), Pakistan ($1.64M), and India ($102k).

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Export Destinations (2022)

Import Origins (2022)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Rice EXPORT MARKETS FOR Zambia WERE (2021 - 2022):
Botswana$64.7k (1%)
Zimbabwe$27.3k (127%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Rice BY Zambia WERE (2021 - 2022):
Netherlands-$752 (-100%)
Angola-$59 (-100%)
Canada-$48 (-100%)

Change in Exports by Market (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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In 2022, Zambia's main exporting competitors in Rice were:
India $11.1B
Vietnam $3.18B
In 2022, Zambia's main importing competitors in Rice were:

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Trade Value of Rice by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALBotswana+ $75.1k
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALPakistan+ $817k

Rice’s highest export potential is Botswana. With an export gap of $75.1k.   Rice’s highest import potential is Pakistan with an import gap of $817k.

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