Key Market Indicators
Zambia is expected to experience an increase in peanut consumption over the coming years. By 2026, consumption is projected to reach 213 thousand metric tons, growing at an average annual rate of 1.1% since 2021. In 2021, Zambia ranked 24th worldwide in peanut consumption, with 200 thousand metric tons. Russia came ahead at the same amount, while India, Nigeria and the United States were ranked second, third and fourth respectively. At the same time, Zambia is anticipated to see a slight increase in peanut production. By 2026, production is predicted to reach 155 thousand metric tons, growing at an average annual rate of 0.8% since 2021. In 2021, Zambia was 27th worldwide in peanut production, with 150 thousand metric tons. Ethiopia overtook at the same amount, while India, Nigeria and the United States were ranked second, third and fourth respectively.
