Semi-trailer tractors imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $184.3 million of semi-trailer tractors in 2024 (44.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 30% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $262.3 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 | $184.3M | 44.9K t |
| 2023 | $262.3M | 54.2K t |
| 2022 | $194.9M | 44.2K t |
| 2021 | $103.3M | 25.3K t |
| 2020 | $71.5M | 16.0K t |
| 2019 | $93.9M | 15.3K t |
| 2018 | $130.1M | 24.7K t |
| 2017 | $57.6M | 11.0K t |
Where Zambia imports semi-trailer tractors from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+433% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $120.5M | 65% |
| South Africa | $24.8M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $12.7M | 6.9% |
| Hong Kong | $7.9M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $6.2M | 3.4% |
| Sweden | $2.6M | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.6M | 1.4% |
| Namibia | $1.5M | 0.8% |
| Tanzania | $1.3M | 0.7% |
| Ireland | $1.2M | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.11 per kg, 48% below the world average of $7.89, 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.
Semi-trailer tractors exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $5.3 million of semi-trailer tractors in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (43%), Zimbabwe (24%), Mozambique (17%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+433% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.2M | 43% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.2M | 24% |
| Mozambique | $913K | 17% |
| South Africa | $525K | 10% |
| Malawi | $214K | 4.1% |
| Uganda | $101K | 1.9% |
| Tanzania | $29K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia semi-trailer tractors imports (HS 8701.20): 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 8701.20: Tractors: road, for semi-trailers.
Common questions
What is the value of semi-trailer tractors imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported semi-trailer tractors worth $184.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 44.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply semi-trailer tractors to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($120.5 million), followed by South Africa (13%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 939% on the year.
What is the average import price of semi-trailer tractors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.11 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $7.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of semi-trailer tractors to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $57.6 million in 2017 to $184.3 million in 2024, an increase of 220%. The peak was 2023 at $262.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $137.3 million a year.
Does Zambia also export semi-trailer tractors?
Yes. Zambia exported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $179.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for semi-trailer tractors?
The HS code for semi-trailer tractors is subheading 8701.20. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8701 page.
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