Cereal milling machinery imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $48.0 million of cereal milling machinery in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 186 countries. That is 135% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $48.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $20.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $15.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 8.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 620 t |
| 2018 | $13.0M | 938 t |
| 2017 | $14.1M | 1.4K t |
Where Zambia imports cereal milling machinery from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (46%), Turkey (22%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+861% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $22.3M | 46% |
| Turkey | $10.5M | 22% |
| China | $5.7M | 12% |
| Switzerland | $2.4M | 4.9% |
| South Africa | $1.7M | 3.6% |
| India | $1.3M | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 2.1% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 2.1% |
| Pakistan | $820K | 1.7% |
| France | $787K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.22 per kg, 50% above the world average of $8.17. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 cereal milling machinery imports (HS 8437.80): 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 8437.80: Machinery: for use in the milling industry or for the working of cereals or dried leguminous vegetables, other than farm-type machinery.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal milling machinery imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported cereal milling machinery worth $48.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 186 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 135% on 2023.
Which countries supply cereal milling machinery to Zambia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($22.3 million), followed by Turkey (22%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 861% on the year.
What is the average import price of cereal milling machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.22 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $8.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cereal milling machinery to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.1 million in 2017 to $48.0 million in 2024, an increase of 240%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal milling machinery?
The HS code for cereal milling machinery is subheading 8437.80. 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 8437 page.
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