On August 23, 2024, United Fertilizer Zambia Company Limited (UCF) and the Tanzania Fertilizer Company (TFC) finalized a significant contract for the procurement of 61,000 metric tons of NPK fertilizer, set to support the 2024/2025 tobacco farming season.
The agreement was signed by TFC’s Managing Director, Mr. Samwel Mshote, and UCF’s CEO, Mr. Huang Yaochi, with the presence of Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture Hon. Hussein Bashe, the Deputy Permanent Secretary Dr. Suleiman Serera, and Mr. Joel Laurent, Executive Director of the Tanzania Fertilizer Regulatory Authority.
UCF explained that this partnership enhances Zambia’s export potential while ensuring that Tanzanian tobacco farmers have access to high-quality fertilizer, ultimately improving crop yields and supporting economic growth in both countries.
The fertilizers are scheduled to arrive in Tanzania starting August 26th, 2024, and will comply with TFRA standards, reinforcing agricultural productivity in the region.
Mr. Huang Yaochi expressed enthusiasm about this collaboration, stating, “We are excited to take another significant step toward achieving our commitment to fertilize Africa. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Tanzania for placing their trust in the UCF brand for the second consecutive year.”
Zambia Fertilizers Production
Zambia has a significant fertilizer production capacity, with companies like United Capital Fertilizer Zambia (UCF) able to supply up to 300,000 metric tons per year of urea, DAP, NPK, and other customized blended fertilizers.
In 2022, Zambia exported a total of $14.8 billion worth of goods, making it the 88th largest exporter in the world. Zambia’s top fertilizer export is Nitrogenous Fertilizers, which accounted for $391 million in imports in 2022.
Key export destinations for Zambian fertilizers include South Africa, Equatorial Guinea, China, the United Arab Emirates, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
