Sugarcane Prices in Zambia
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (ZMW) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 0.04 | 0.72 | ▼ 61.2% | ▼ 61.2% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the sugarcane price in Zambia available is US$ 0.04 per kg (0.72 ZMW), down 61.2% year-on-year.
In 2024, Zambia exported 1 tonne of sugarcane valued at US$38, ranking #46 among 51 global exporters and accounting for 0.0% of world exports, with a 93.9% year-on-year increase. The country produced 4,893,717 tonnes of sugarcane, ranking #31 globally and contributing 0.2% to world output, with a yield of 10.368 t/ha and a 3.0% annual production growth. The latest export unit value is US$0.0384 per kg. Zambia is a net exporter of sugarcane.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - sugarcane in Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported 1 tonne of sugarcane valued at US$38, ranking #46 among 51 global exporters and accounting for 0.0% of world exports, with a 93.9% year-on-year increase. The country produced 4,893,717 tonnes of sugarcane, ranking #31 globally and contributing 0.2% to world output, with a yield of 10.368 t/ha and a 3.0% annual production growth. The latest export unit value is US$0.0384 per kg. Zambia is a net exporter of sugarcane.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Zambia exported $38 (1 t) of sugarcane▲ 93.9% YoY. That ranks #46 worldwide (0% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top sugarcane exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 Egypt $5.2M · 31.4%
- #2 Malaysia $3.4M · 20.6%
- #3 Brazil $1.6M · 9.4%
- #4 Cambodia $1.5M · 9.2%
- #5 Costa Rica $964.7K · 5.8%
Annual export data Zambia · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38 | 1 t | $0.04 |
| 2023 | $20 | 0.2 t | $0.1 |
| 2022 | $1K | 11 t | $0.09 |
| 2021 | $1.6K | 45.5 t | $0.03 |
Production FAOSTAT · 2024
Zambia produced 4.89 Mt of sugarcane in 2024▲ 3% YoY. It ranks #31 among producing countries (0.2% of world output).
Production by year (tonnes)
When is sugarcane in season in Zambia? FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar
In Zambia, sugarcane is mainly harvested in May, June, July, August, September, October and November, with the wider growing season running Apr–Dec.
HS Code
sugarcane is traded under Harmonized System code 1212.93. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade; production - FAOSTAT (FAO); harvest season - FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar. Values are official reported figures.