Motorcycle and bicycle parts imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of motorcycle and bicycle parts by Zambia reached $3.8 million in 2024 (26.6 thousand tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.5 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 | $3.8M | 26.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 857 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 1.1K t |
Where Zambia imports motorcycle and bicycle parts from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), India (26%), United Arab Emirates (10%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 45% |
| India | $993K | 26% |
| United Arab Emirates | $372K | 9.9% |
| South Africa | $260K | 6.9% |
| Japan | $197K | 5.2% |
| Hong Kong | $123K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $39K | 1% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.3% |
| United States | $9K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8714
| 8714.99 | Bicycle parts (other) | 37% |
| 8714.10 | Motorcycle parts | 15% |
| 8714.93 | Bicycle hubs and sprockets | 14% |
| 8714.92 | Bicycle wheels and rims | 9.9% |
| 8714.91 | Bicycle frames and forks | 7.3% |
| 8714.94 | Bicycle brakes | 7% |
| 8714.96 | Bicycle pedals and cranks | 6.5% |
| 8714.95 | Bicycle saddles | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8714.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.14 per kg, 99% below the world average of $10.71, 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 motorcycle and bicycle parts imports (HS 8714): 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 8714: Vehicles; parts and accessories of heading no. 8711 to 8713.
Common questions
What is the value of motorcycle and bicycle parts imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported motorcycle and bicycle parts worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 137th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply motorcycle and bicycle parts to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by India (26%) and the United Arab Emirates (10%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 347% on the year.
What is the average import price of motorcycle and bicycle parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.14 per kg in 2024, 99% below the world average of $10.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of motorcycle and bicycle parts to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2022 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for motorcycle and bicycle parts?
The HS code for motorcycle and bicycle parts is heading 8714. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8714.99 (37% of the value) and 8714.10 (15%).
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