Milking machine imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $3.3 million of milking machine in 2024 (199 tonnes). That is 72% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.7 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 | $3.3M | 199 t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 138 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 79 t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 128 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 47 t |
| 2019 | $637K | 18 t |
| 2018 | $877K | 35 t |
| 2017 | $787K | 30 t |
Where Zambia imports milking machine from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 71% |
| China | $292K | 8.9% |
| South Africa | $215K | 6.6% |
| India | $131K | 4% |
| Japan | $84K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $66K | 2% |
| Turkey | $41K | 1.3% |
| Sweden | $23K | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $13K | 0.4% |
| New Zealand | $12K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8434
| 8434.20 | Dairy machinery and equipment | 77% |
| 8434.10 | Milking machines | 12% |
| 8434.90 | Milking and dairy machinery parts | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8434.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.44 per kg, 54% below the world average of $35.43, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia milking machine imports (HS 8434): 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 8434: Milking machines and dairy machinery.
Common questions
What is the value of milking machine imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported milking machine worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 199 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply milking machine to Zambia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (9%) and South Africa (7%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 238% on the year.
What is the average import price of milking machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.44 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $35.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of milking machine to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $787 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 316%. The peak was 2023 at $11.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for milking machine?
The HS code for milking machine is heading 8434. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8434.20 (76% of the value) and 8434.10 (12%).
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