2023
Exports
$120MWorld Rnk 38 / 186
Flag Rnk 13 / 946
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Raw Sugar
-1.88Rnk 988 / 1025
2023
Imports
$694kWorld Rnk 191 / 225
Flag Rnk 559 / 1153
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Zambia
-0.65Rnk 94 / 132

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Exports In 2023, Zambia exported $120M in Raw Sugar, making it the 38th largest exporter of Raw Sugar in the world. At the same year, Raw Sugar was the 13th most exported product in Zambia. The main destination of Raw Sugar exports from Zambia are: Democratic Republic of the Congo ($84.2M), Kenya ($16.8M), Zimbabwe ($9.69M), Rwanda ($6.33M), and Burundi ($3.12M).

The fastest growing export markets for Raw Sugar of Zambia between 2022 and 2023 were Democratic Republic of the Congo ($65M), Kenya ($12.3M), and Zimbabwe ($8.91M).

Imports In 2023, Zambia imported $694k in Raw Sugar, becoming the 191st largest importer of Raw Sugar in the world. At the same year, Raw Sugar was the 559th most imported product in Zambia. Zambia imports Raw Sugar primarily from: Zimbabwe ($604k), South Africa ($74.1k), India ($7.55k), United Arab Emirates ($3.02k), and Greece ($2.44k).

The fastest growing import markets in Raw Sugar for Zambia between 2022 and 2023 were India ($1.93k), Lebanon ($1.51k), and United States ($688).

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* 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 (2023)$120M
IMPORTS (2023)$694k
NET TRADE (2023)$120M

In 2023, Zambia exported $120M in Raw Sugar. The main destinations of Zambia exports on Raw Sugar were Democratic Republic of the Congo ($84.2M), Kenya ($16.8M), Zimbabwe ($9.69M), Rwanda ($6.33M), and Burundi ($3.12M).

In 2023, Zambia imported $694k in Raw Sugar, mainly from Zimbabwe ($604k), South Africa ($74.1k), India ($7.55k), United Arab Emirates ($3.02k), and Greece ($2.44k).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Raw Sugar EXPORT MARKETS FOR Zambia WERE (2022 - 2023):
Kenya$12.3M (277%)
Zimbabwe$8.91M (1.13k%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Raw Sugar BY Zambia WERE (2022 - 2023):
Rwanda-$9.93M (-61.1%)
South Africa-$3.36M (-100%)
Namibia-$3.25k (-92.7%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

Market Concentration

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In 2023, Zambia's main exporting competitors in Raw Sugar were:
Brazil $16.2B
India $3.97B
In 2023, Zambia's main importing competitors in Raw Sugar were:

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Trade Value of Raw Sugar by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALKenya+ $1.62M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALBrazil+ $301k

Raw Sugar’s highest export potential is Kenya. With an export gap of $1.62M.   Raw Sugar’s highest import potential is Brazil with an import gap of $301k.

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