Diesel cars >2500cc imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $43.5 million of diesel cars >2500cc in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $43.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $51.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $41.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $28.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $26.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $36.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $36.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $22.5M | 1.0K t |
Where Zambia imports diesel cars >2500cc from
The largest suppliers were Japan (48%), South Africa (45%), Germany (2%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $20.7M | 48% |
| South Africa | $19.4M | 45% |
| Germany | $818K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $618K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $582K | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $240K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $170K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $160K | 0.4% |
| China | $111K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $99K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.28 per kg, close to the world average of $17.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel cars >2500cc exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported diesel cars >2500cc worth $558 thousand (78 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Africa (29%), DR Congo (20%), Mozambique (14%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $160K | 29% |
| DR Congo | $112K | 20% |
| Mozambique | $77K | 14% |
| Kenya | $49K | 8.8% |
| United States | $46K | 8.3% |
| India | $37K | 6.6% |
| Malawi | $36K | 6.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $30K | 5.3% |
| Tanzania | $7K | 1.2% |
| Botswana | $6K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia diesel cars >2500cc imports (HS 8703.33): 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 8703.33: Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500cc.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel cars >2500cc imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported diesel cars >2500cc worth $43.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel cars >2500cc to Zambia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($20.7 million), followed by South Africa (45%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel cars >2500cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.28 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $17.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diesel cars >2500cc to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.5 million in 2017 to $43.5 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. The peak was 2023 at $51.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.8 million a year.
Does Zambia also export diesel cars >2500cc?
Yes. Zambia exported $558 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, the DR Congo and Mozambique. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $42.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel cars >2500cc?
The HS code for diesel cars >2500cc is subheading 8703.33. 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 8703 page.
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