Motor parts imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of motor parts by Zambia reached $37.7 million in 2024 (821 tonnes). Value rose 2714% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 49% 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 | $37.7M | 821 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 107 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 198 t |
| 2021 | $966K | 98 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 187 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 897 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 179 t |
Where Zambia imports motor parts from
One supplier dominates: Namibia accounted for 68% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $25.6M | 68% |
| Germany | $8.1M | 22% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 4.8% |
| South Africa | $835K | 2.2% |
| Poland | $457K | 1.2% |
| China | $353K | 0.9% |
| India | $125K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $105K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $56K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $43K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $45.94 per kg, 458% above the world average of $8.23. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Motor parts exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $231 thousand of motor parts in 2024 (54 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (44%), DR Congo (35%), India (17%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $102K | 44% |
| DR Congo | $80K | 35% |
| India | $40K | 17% |
| Chile | $5K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $4K | 1.5% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0.2% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia motor parts imports (HS 8503): 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 8503: Electric motors and generators; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502.
Common questions
What is the value of motor parts imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported motor parts worth $37.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 821 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply motor parts to Zambia?
Namibia was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($25.6 million), followed by Germany (22%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 600% on the year.
What is the average import price of motor parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $45.94 per kg in 2024, 458% above the world average of $8.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of motor parts to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $37.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
Does Zambia also export motor parts?
Yes. Zambia exported $231 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, the DR Congo and India. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $37.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for motor parts?
The HS code for motor parts is heading 8503. In Zambia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8503.00. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8503 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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