Harvesting machinery parts imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $2.2 million of harvesting machinery parts in 2024 (164 tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.7 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 | $2.2M | 164 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 252 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 199 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 152 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 309 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 176 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 348 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 248 t |
Where Zambia imports harvesting machinery parts from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.4M | 66% |
| United States | $268K | 12% |
| Germany | $98K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $97K | 4.5% |
| Switzerland | $61K | 2.8% |
| Namibia | $52K | 2.4% |
| China | $41K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $33K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $19K | 0.9% |
| Brazil | $16K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.29 per kg, close to the world average of $11.20.
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 harvesting machinery parts imports (HS 8433.90): 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 8433.90: Harvesting machinery: parts, including parts of threshing machinery, straw or fodder balers and grass or hay mowers.
Common questions
What is the value of harvesting machinery parts imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported harvesting machinery parts worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 164 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply harvesting machinery parts to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the United States (12%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 560% on the year.
What is the average import price of harvesting machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.29 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $11.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of harvesting machinery parts to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2018 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for harvesting machinery parts?
The HS code for harvesting machinery parts is subheading 8433.90. 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 8433 page.
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