Combine harvester-threshers imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of combine harvester-threshers by Zambia reached $2.1 million in 2024 (239 tonnes). Value fell 39% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.5 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 | $2.1M | 239 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 365 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 270 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 269 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 231 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 121 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 278 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 337 t |
Where Zambia imports combine harvester-threshers from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (31%), United States (28%), Denmark (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $651K | 31% |
| United States | $583K | 28% |
| Denmark | $265K | 13% |
| Brazil | $236K | 11% |
| China | $224K | 11% |
| India | $145K | 6.9% |
| Japan | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.80 per kg, close to the world average of $10.74.
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 combine harvester-threshers imports (HS 8433.51): 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 8433.51: Combine harvester-threshers.
Common questions
What is the value of combine harvester-threshers imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported combine harvester-threshers worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 239 tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 163 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply combine harvester-threshers to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($651 thousand), followed by the United States (28%) and Denmark (13%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average import price of combine harvester-threshers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.80 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $10.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of combine harvester-threshers to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2023 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for combine harvester-threshers?
The HS code for combine harvester-threshers is subheading 8433.51. 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 8433 page.
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