Food processing machinery parts imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported food processing machinery parts worth $10.3 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 57% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $23.8 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 | $10.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $23.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 513 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 713 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 223 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 519 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 217 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 77 t |
Where Zambia imports food processing machinery parts from
Most of the value came from South Africa (34%), India (20%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.5M | 34% |
| India | $2.0M | 20% |
| China | $1.6M | 15% |
| Germany | $539K | 5.2% |
| Italy | $536K | 5.2% |
| Pakistan | $464K | 4.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $361K | 3.5% |
| Cyprus | $273K | 2.7% |
| United States | $253K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $141K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.84 per kg, 63% below the world average of $26.28, 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.
Food processing machinery parts exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported food processing machinery parts worth $332 thousand (217 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $171K | 51% |
| India | $97K | 29% |
| Malawi | $38K | 12% |
| DR Congo | $11K | 3.4% |
| France | $8K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $6K | 1.9% |
| Cyprus | $2K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia food processing machinery parts imports (HS 8438.90): 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 8438.90: Machinery: parts of those machines used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink.
Common questions
What is the value of food processing machinery parts imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported food processing machinery parts worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply food processing machinery parts to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by India (20%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average import price of food processing machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.84 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $26.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of food processing machinery parts to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, an increase of 307%. The peak was 2023 at $23.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
Does Zambia also export food processing machinery parts?
Yes. Zambia exported $332 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, India and Malawi. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $9.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for food processing machinery parts?
The HS code for food processing machinery parts is subheading 8438.90. 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 8438 page.
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