Agricultural dryers imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of agricultural dryers by Zambia reached $2.4 million in 2024 (363 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 545% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.4M | 363 t |
| 2023 | $371K | 57 t |
| 2022 | $237K | 63 t |
| 2021 | $634K | 102 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 136 t |
| 2019 | $621K | 87 t |
| 2018 | $914K | 109 t |
| 2017 | $435K | 57 t |
Where Zambia imports agricultural dryers from
Most of the value came from China (33%), France (18%), South Africa (18%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $801K | 34% |
| France | $426K | 18% |
| South Africa | $425K | 18% |
| Zimbabwe | $231K | 9.7% |
| Namibia | $184K | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | $139K | 5.8% |
| India | $90K | 3.8% |
| Vietnam | $77K | 3.2% |
| Brazil | $19K | 0.8% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.59 per kg, 21% below the world average of $8.34, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia agricultural dryers imports (HS 8419.31): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8419.31: Dryers: for agricultural products, not used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of agricultural dryers imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported agricultural dryers worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 363 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 162 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 545% on 2023.
Which countries supply agricultural dryers to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($801 thousand), followed by France (18%) and South Africa (18%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 558% on the year.
What is the average import price of agricultural dryers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.59 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $8.34 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of agricultural dryers to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $435 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 450%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $831 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for agricultural dryers?
The HS code for agricultural dryers is subheading 8419.31. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8419 page.
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