Meat and poultry processing machinery imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of meat and poultry processing machinery by Zambia reached $2.8 million in 2024 (227 tonnes). That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $2.8M | 227 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 294 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 294 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 196 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 41 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 89 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 57 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 44 t |
Where Zambia imports meat and poultry processing machinery from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.7M | 59% |
| China | $494K | 17% |
| Germany | $280K | 9.9% |
| Egypt | $139K | 4.9% |
| Brazil | $86K | 3% |
| Italy | $74K | 2.6% |
| Lebanon | $22K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $18K | 0.6% |
| United States | $12K | 0.4% |
| India | $12K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.49 per kg, 63% below the world average of $33.55, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia meat and poultry processing machinery imports (HS 8438.50): 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 8438.50: Machinery: industrial, for the preparation of meat or poultry.
Common questions
What is the value of meat and poultry processing machinery imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported meat and poultry processing machinery worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 227 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply meat and poultry processing machinery to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (17%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average import price of meat and poultry processing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.49 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $33.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of meat and poultry processing machinery to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. The peak was 2019 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for meat and poultry processing machinery?
The HS code for meat and poultry processing machinery is subheading 8438.50. 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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