Fertilizers
ZAMBIA FERTILISER KEY FIGURES
| Trade Status | FISP Allocation 2026 | Farmer Loan Facility | Farmers Benefiting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net exporter | K9.15 billion | K777.3 million | 8,841 |
Zambia has turned from a net importer to a net exporter of fertiliser, one of the government’s cited successes of its agricultural sector reforms, alongside a K9.15 billion allocation to the Farmer Input Support Programme in the 2026 Budget.
The Sustainable Agriculture Financing Facility, introduced in 2023 to enhance access to agricultural finance, had enabled 8,841 farmers to access loans worth K777.3 million as of end-June 2025, supporting the record maize harvests fertiliser access has helped drive.
From Net Importer to Net Exporter
The fertiliser sub-sector has turned Zambia from a net importer to a net exporter of the commodity, a shift the government cites among the successes of investments in the manufacturing and agricultural sectors[1].
Input Support and Financing
The 2026 Budget allocates K9.15 billion specifically to the Farmer Input Support Programme, part of a K15.5 billion total allocation to Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock[1]. The Sustainable Agriculture Financing Facility, introduced in 2023 to enhance access to agricultural finance, had enabled 8,841 farmers to access loans valued at K777.3 million as of end-June 2025[1].
Investment Opportunities
Zambia’s shift to net fertiliser exporter status, combined with sustained government financing support for farmer input access, points to domestic fertiliser production and distribution as an area with both proven capacity and continued policy backing, directly supporting the record maize harvests covered on the dedicated Maize and Agriculture pages[1].
Last Update: September 2026
