Beef Prices in Zambia
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (ZMW) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Global benchmark | 7.95 | 150 | ▼ 3.2% | ▲ 20.1% | World Bank Pink Sheet |
| — | Export (unit value) estimated | 1.36 | 25.60 | ▼ 61.0% | ▼ 61.0% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the beef price in Zambia available is US$ 7.95 per kg (150 ZMW), up 20.1% year-on-year.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes — beef in Zambia
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Zambia exported $98.9K (72.8 t) of beef▼ 91% YoY. That ranks #61 worldwide (0% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top beef exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 US $4.14B · 17.3%
- #2 Australia $3.36B · 14%
- #3 Netherlands $2.37B · 9.9%
- #4 Canada $2.25B · 9.4%
- #5 Ireland $2.07B · 8.6%
Annual export data Zambia · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $98.9K | 72.8 t | $1.36 |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 314.6 t | $3.49 |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 361.6 t | $3.67 |
| 2021 | $450.4K | 208.8 t | $2.16 |
| 2020 | $239.5K | 34.1 t | $7.02 |
HS Code
beef is traded under Harmonized System code 0201.30. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS — UN Comtrade. Values are official reported figures.