Grain milling machinery parts imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of grain milling machinery parts by Zambia reached $3.6 million in 2024 (649 tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.4 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 | $3.6M | 649 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 458 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 615 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 446 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 184 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 269 t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 662 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 268 t |
Where Zambia imports grain milling machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (34%), Turkey (14%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.2M | 34% |
| Turkey | $496K | 14% |
| China | $476K | 13% |
| Italy | $438K | 12% |
| India | $394K | 11% |
| Switzerland | $127K | 3.6% |
| United States | $101K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $67K | 1.9% |
| Colombia | $65K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $35K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.48 per kg, close to the world average of $6.78.
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 grain milling machinery parts imports (HS 8437.90): 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 8437.90: Machines: parts of those for cleaning, sorting or grading seed, grain or dried leguminous vegetables or for milling or working cereals or dried leguminous vegetables (not farm-type machinery).
Common questions
What is the value of grain milling machinery parts imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported grain milling machinery parts worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 649 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply grain milling machinery parts to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of grain milling machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.48 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $6.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of grain milling machinery parts to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2018 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for grain milling machinery parts?
The HS code for grain milling machinery parts is subheading 8437.90. 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 8437 page.
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