Concrete mixer trucks imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported concrete mixer trucks worth $2.3 million (851 tonnes). That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.4 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 | $2.3M | 851 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 541 t |
| 2022 | $458K | 281 t |
| 2021 | $239K | 232 t |
| 2020 | $347K | 162 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 646 t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 916 t |
Where Zambia imports concrete mixer trucks from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 68% |
| South Africa | $582K | 25% |
| Tanzania | $103K | 4.4% |
| Japan | $28K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 1% |
| Malawi | $19K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.76 per kg, 32% below the world average of $4.06, 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.
Concrete mixer trucks exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $220 thousand of concrete mixer trucks in 2024 (90 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+363% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $117K | 53% |
| Mozambique | $56K | 25% |
| Tanzania | $40K | 18% |
| Zimbabwe | $8K | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia concrete mixer trucks imports (HS 8705.40): 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 8705.40: Vehicles: concrete-mixer lorries.
Common questions
What is the value of concrete mixer trucks imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported concrete mixer trucks worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 851 tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply concrete mixer trucks to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by South Africa (25%) and Tanzania (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average import price of concrete mixer trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.76 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $4.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of concrete mixer trucks to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2018 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Zambia also export concrete mixer trucks?
Yes. Zambia exported $220 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Mozambique and Tanzania. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for concrete mixer trucks?
The HS code for concrete mixer trucks is subheading 8705.40. 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 8705 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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