Cocoyam Prices in Zambia
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (ZMW) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 0.11 | 2.13 | ▲ 56.1% | ▲ 56.1% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the cocoyam price in Zambia available is US$ 0.11 per kg (2.13 ZMW), up 56.1% year-on-year.
In 2024, Zambia exported 70 tonnes of cocoyam valued at US$7,945, ranking #36 among 52 global exporters and accounting for 0.0% of world exports. The export value increased by 240.9% year-on-year. Zambia is a net exporter of cocoyam. The latest export price is US$0.1132 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - cocoyam in Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported 70 tonnes of cocoyam valued at US$7,945, ranking #36 among 52 global exporters and accounting for 0.0% of world exports. The export value increased by 240.9% year-on-year. Zambia is a net exporter of cocoyam. The latest export price is US$0.1132 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Zambia exported $7.9K (70.2 t) of cocoyam▲ 240.9% YoY. That ranks #36 worldwide (0% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top cocoyam exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 Jamaica $37.1M · 21.9%
- #2 China $28.9M · 17.1%
- #3 Japan $22.3M · 13.2%
- #4 US $19.4M · 11.5%
- #5 Costa Rica $17.6M · 10.4%
Annual export data Zambia · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.9K | 70.2 t | $0.11 |
| 2023 | $2.3K | 32.1 t | $0.07 |
| 2021 | $1.2K | 26 t | $0.05 |
HS Code
cocoyam is traded under Harmonized System code 0714.30. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade; harvest season - FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar. Values are official reported figures.