New pneumatic tyres imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of new pneumatic tyres by Zambia reached $186.3 million in 2024 (41.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $186.3M | 41.8K t |
| 2023 | $170.2M | 36.4K t |
| 2022 | $165.3M | 39.2K t |
| 2021 | $154.8M | 36.4K t |
| 2020 | $112.6M | 24.8K t |
| 2019 | $102.6M | 22.9K t |
| 2018 | $117.3M | 22.7K t |
| 2017 | $125.6M | 27.2K t |
Where Zambia imports new pneumatic tyres from
Most of the value came from China (26%), Namibia (24%), Japan (16%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $48.4M | 26% |
| Namibia | $45.2M | 24% |
| Japan | $29.1M | 16% |
| South Africa | $18.5M | 9.9% |
| Spain | $12.4M | 6.7% |
| United States | $9.6M | 5.2% |
| India | $5.1M | 2.7% |
| Mauritius | $4.6M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | $2.6M | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 4011
| 4011.80 | Construction tires | 70% |
| 4011.20 | Truck tires | 19% |
| 4011.10 | Car tires | 8.3% |
| 4011.90 | Commercial vehicle tires | 1.4% |
| 4011.70 | Tractor tires | 0.8% |
| 4011.50 | Bicycle tires | 0.4% |
| 4011.30 | Aircraft tires | 0.1% |
| 4011.40 | Motorcycle tires | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4011.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.46 per kg, close to the world average of $4.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
New pneumatic tyres exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported new pneumatic tyres worth $5.3 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 91% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $4.8M | 91% |
| South Africa | $221K | 4.2% |
| Mozambique | $202K | 3.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $40K | 0.8% |
| Malawi | $15K | 0.3% |
| Burundi | $5K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $3K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia new pneumatic tyres imports (HS 4011): 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 4011: New pneumatic tyres, of rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of new pneumatic tyres imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported new pneumatic tyres worth $186.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply new pneumatic tyres to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($48.4 million), followed by Namibia (24%) and Japan (16%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of new pneumatic tyres per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.46 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of new pneumatic tyres to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $125.6 million in 2017 to $186.3 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $141.8 million a year.
Does Zambia also export new pneumatic tyres?
Yes. Zambia exported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Africa and Mozambique. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $181.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for new pneumatic tyres?
The HS code for new pneumatic tyres is heading 4011. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 4011.80 (70% of the value) and 4011.20 (19%).
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