Harvester imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported harvester worth $7.7 million (913 tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $11.3 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 | $7.7M | 913 t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 970 t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 908 t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 816 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 494 t |
| 2018 | $11.3M | 987 t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 1.0K t |
Where Zambia imports harvester from
Most of the value came from South Africa (45%), United States (12%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+359% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.5M | 45% |
| United States | $893K | 12% |
| China | $752K | 9.8% |
| India | $711K | 9.3% |
| United Kingdom | $500K | 6.5% |
| Brazil | $329K | 4.3% |
| Denmark | $277K | 3.6% |
| Czech Republic | $142K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $115K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $99K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8433
| 8433.90 | Harvesting machinery parts | 28% |
| 8433.51 | Combine harvester-threshers | 27% |
| 8433.59 | Harvesting machinery (other) | 11% |
| 8433.40 | Straw and fodder balers | 9.9% |
| 8433.11 | Rotary lawn mowers (powered) | 9.4% |
| 8433.52 | Threshing machinery (other) | 4.7% |
| 8433.20 | Tractor-mounted mowers | 3.2% |
| 8433.60 | Produce cleaning and sorting machines | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8433.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.42 per kg, 24% below the world average of $11.09, 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.
Harvester exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $276 thousand of harvester in 2024 (27 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Africa (44%), Mozambique (35%), Angola (11%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $122K | 44% |
| Mozambique | $97K | 35% |
| Angola | $31K | 11% |
| Malawi | $11K | 4% |
| Tanzania | $10K | 3.6% |
| DR Congo | $5K | 1.6% |
| Ethiopia | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia harvester imports (HS 8433): 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 8433: Harvesting and threshing machinery, straw and fodder balers, grass or hay mowers; machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruit or other agricultural produce, other than machinery of heading no 8437.
Common questions
What is the value of harvester imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported harvester worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 913 tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply harvester to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by the United States (12%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 359% on the year.
What is the average import price of harvester per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.42 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $11.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of harvester to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2018 at $11.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
Does Zambia also export harvester?
Yes. Zambia exported $276 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Mozambique and Angola. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for harvester?
The HS code for harvester is heading 8433. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8433.90 (28% of the value) and 8433.51 (27%).
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