Grain mill imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of grain mill by Zambia reached $55.0 million in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 194 countries. Value rose 77% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $55.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $31.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $20.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $14.6M | 8.6K t |
| 2020 | $27.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $15.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $23.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $19.9M | 2.9K t |
Where Zambia imports grain mill from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (41%), Turkey (20%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+571% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $22.6M | 41% |
| Turkey | $11.1M | 20% |
| China | $6.6M | 12% |
| South Africa | $4.1M | 7.5% |
| India | $2.5M | 4.6% |
| Switzerland | $2.5M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 1.9% |
| Pakistan | $823K | 1.5% |
| France | $795K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8437
| 8437.80 | Cereal milling machinery | 87% |
| 8437.90 | Grain milling machinery parts | 6.5% |
| 8437.10 | Grain and seed cleaning machines | 6.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8437.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.03 per kg, 39% above the world average of $7.95. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Zambia grain mill imports (HS 8437): 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 8437: Machines for cleaning, sorting, grading seed, grain, dried leguminous vegetables; machinery used in the milling industry for the working of cereals or dried leguminous vegetables, not farm type machinery.
Common questions
What is the value of grain mill imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported grain mill worth $55.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 194 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply grain mill to Zambia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($22.6 million), followed by Turkey (20%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 571% on the year.
What is the average import price of grain mill per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.03 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $7.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of grain mill to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.9 million in 2017 to $55.0 million in 2024, an increase of 177%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $25.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for grain mill?
The HS code for grain mill is heading 8437. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8437.80 (87% of the value) and 8437.90 (6%).
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