Plantains Prices in Zambia
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (ZMW) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 0.14 | 2.63 | ▲ 85.7% | ▲ 85.7% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the plantains price in Zambia available is US$ 0.14 per kg (2.63 ZMW), up 85.7% year-on-year.
In 2024, Zambia exported 167 tonnes of plantains valued at US$23,189, ranking #60 among 87 global exporters and accounting for 0.0% of world exports. Export volumes increased by 156.3% year-on-year, and Zambia is a net exporter of plantains. The latest export unit value is US$0.1393 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - plantains in Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported 167 tonnes of plantains valued at US$23,189, ranking #60 among 87 global exporters and accounting for 0.0% of world exports. Export volumes increased by 156.3% year-on-year, and Zambia is a net exporter of plantains. The latest export unit value is US$0.1393 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Zambia exported $23.2K (166.5 t) of plantains▲ 156.3% YoY. That ranks #60 worldwide (0% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top plantains exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 Ecuador $171.2M · 20.8%
- #2 Guatemala $167.4M · 20.3%
- #3 Colombia $140.5M · 17.1%
- #4 Netherlands $82.1M · 10%
- #5 US $36.5M · 4.4%
Annual export data Zambia · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23.2K | 166.5 t | $0.14 |
| 2023 | $9K | 120.6 t | $0.08 |
| 2022 | $12.3K | 100 t | $0.12 |
| 2021 | $11.5K | 110.9 t | $0.1 |
| 2020 | $2.3K | 3.6 t | $0.64 |
HS Code
plantains is traded under Harmonized System code 0803.10. 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.