Buses (other power types) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of buses (other power types) by Zambia reached $4.1 million in 2024 (774 tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.6 million.
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 | $4.1M | 774 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 947 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 169 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 487 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 376 t |
| 2017 | $773K | 102 t |
Where Zambia imports buses (other power types) from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 61% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.5M | 61% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 33% |
| China | $101K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $53K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $36K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $28K | 0.7% |
| Ireland | $17K | 0.4% |
| Botswana | $8K | 0.2% |
| United States | $5K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.31 per kg, 48% below the world average of $10.29, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia buses (other power types) imports (HS 8702.90): 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 8702.90: Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), n.e.c. in heading 8702, new or used.
Common questions
What is the value of buses (other power types) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported buses (other power types) worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 774 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply buses (other power types) to Zambia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by South Africa (33%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average import price of buses (other power types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.31 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $10.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of buses (other power types) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $773 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 432%. The peak was 2021 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for buses (other power types)?
The HS code for buses (other power types) is subheading 8702.90. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8702 page.
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