Dairy machinery and equipment imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported dairy machinery and equipment worth $2.5 million (109 tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.2 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 | $2.5M | 109 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 79 t |
| 2022 | $730K | 54 t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 117 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 26 t |
| 2019 | $131K | 4 t |
| 2018 | $481K | 20 t |
| 2017 | $139K | 4 t |
Where Zambia imports dairy machinery and equipment from
One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 93% |
| India | $73K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $66K | 2.6% |
| China | $15K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $12K | 0.5% |
| Finland | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.00 per kg, 39% below the world average of $37.46, 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 dairy machinery and equipment imports (HS 8434.20): 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 8434.20: Dairy machinery.
Common questions
What is the value of dairy machinery and equipment imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported dairy machinery and equipment worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 109 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply dairy machinery and equipment to Zambia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by India (3%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of dairy machinery and equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.00 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $37.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dairy machinery and equipment to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $138 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for dairy machinery and equipment?
The HS code for dairy machinery and equipment is subheading 8434.20. 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 8434 page.
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