Zambia: Pork Market 2020

Pork Market Size in Zambia

The revenue of the pork market in Zambia amounted to $X in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, pork consumption continues to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the pork market attained its peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of the pork market failed to regain its momentum.

Pork Production in Zambia

In value terms, pork production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, pork production continues to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, pork production attained its peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2018, pork production growth failed to regain its momentum.

Pork Exports

Exports from Zambia

In 2018, the amount of pork exported from Zambia stood at X tons, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, pork exports continue to indicate an abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, pork exports reached their peak figure at X tons in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pork exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, pork exports continue to indicate a drastic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, pork exports attained their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tons), Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Canada (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Poland (X tons) and France (X tons) were the major exporters of pork in the world, generating X% of total export.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Spain, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pork markets from Zambia were the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Denmark, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Belgium, Poland, France and Zambia, which together accounted for a further X the main exporting countries, Poland experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the pork export price in Zambia amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price indicated a mild expansion from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, pork export price increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. Zambia export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017, leveling off in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pork Imports

Imports into Zambia

In 2018, approx. X tons of pork were imported into Zambia; waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, pork imports continue to indicate a temperate slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pork imports reached their peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, pork imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, pork imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, pork imports reached their peak of $X. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of pork imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Japan (X tons), Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of pork in 2018. The following importers - South Korea (X tons), the UK (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Russia (X tons) and France (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pork into Zambia, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Japan stood at +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China (+X% per year) and Italy (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the pork import price in Zambia amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, the pork import price, however, continues to indicate modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Zambia import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, Hong Kong SAR, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform