Motorcycles imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $9.8 million of motorcycles in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $9.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 389 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 398 t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 715 t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 330 t |
Where Zambia imports motorcycles from
China alone supplied 53% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 53% |
| South Africa | $2.5M | 25% |
| India | $1.2M | 12% |
| Japan | $545K | 5.6% |
| Hong Kong | $92K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $67K | 0.7% |
| Austria | $40K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $39K | 0.4% |
| United States | $26K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8711
| 8711.20 | Motorcycles 50-250cc | 85% |
| 8711.90 | Motorcycles (other types) | 5.9% |
| 8711.50 | Motorcycles >800cc | 4.2% |
| 8711.60 | Electric motorcycles | 1.7% |
| 8711.10 | Mopeds <50cc | 1.6% |
| 8711.30 | Motorcycles 250-500cc | 0.8% |
| 8711.40 | Motorcycles 500-800cc | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8711.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.18 per kg, 72% below the world average of $14.85, 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 motorcycles imports (HS 8711): 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 8711: Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars.
Common questions
What is the value of motorcycles imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported motorcycles worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 142nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply motorcycles to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by South Africa (25%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average import price of motorcycles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.18 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $14.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of motorcycles to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. The peak was 2023 at $11.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for motorcycles?
The HS code for motorcycles is heading 8711. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8711.20 (85% of the value) and 8711.90 (6%).
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