No-till direct seeders imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $3.8 million of no-till direct seeders in 2024 (483 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 33% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $3.8M | 483 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 295 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 335 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 245 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 118 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 96 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 241 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 149 t |
Where Zambia imports no-till direct seeders from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (32%), China (26%), Brazil (22%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+273% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.2M | 33% |
| China | $1.0M | 27% |
| Brazil | $845K | 22% |
| India | $458K | 12% |
| Tanzania | $80K | 2.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $64K | 1.7% |
| United States | $40K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $30K | 0.8% |
| Malawi | $20K | 0.5% |
| Namibia | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.84 per kg, 28% below the world average of $10.96, 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 no-till direct seeders imports (HS 8432.31): 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 8432.31: Seeders, planters and transplanters: no-till direct seeders, planters and transplanters.
Common questions
What is the value of no-till direct seeders imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported no-till direct seeders worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 483 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 174 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply no-till direct seeders to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (26%) and Brazil (22%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 273% on the year.
What is the average import price of no-till direct seeders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.84 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $10.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of no-till direct seeders to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 153%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for no-till direct seeders?
The HS code for no-till direct seeders is subheading 8432.31. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8432 page.
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