Soil cultivator imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported soil cultivator worth $47.8 million (7.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 196% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $47.8M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $16.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $15.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $22.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $10.1M | 1.5K t |
Where Zambia imports soil cultivator from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.7M | 66% |
| South Africa | $5.3M | 11% |
| India | $4.9M | 10% |
| Brazil | $2.4M | 5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 2.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $564K | 1.2% |
| United States | $347K | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $182K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $167K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $144K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8432
| 8432.42 | Fertiliser distributors | 60% |
| 8432.90 | Soil cultivation machinery parts | 9.2% |
| 8432.10 | Agricultural ploughs | 9% |
| 8432.31 | No-till direct seeders | 7.9% |
| 8432.21 | Disc harrows | 5.2% |
| 8432.29 | Harrows and cultivators (other) | 4.7% |
| 8432.80 | Lawn and sports ground rollers | 2.7% |
| 8432.39 | Seeders and planters (other) | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8432.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.77 per kg, close to the world average of $7.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Soil cultivator exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $618 thousand of soil cultivator in 2024 (208 tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (36%), Zimbabwe (19%), Angola (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $225K | 36% |
| Zimbabwe | $116K | 19% |
| Angola | $99K | 16% |
| Mozambique | $73K | 12% |
| Tanzania | $71K | 12% |
| South Africa | $25K | 4% |
| Uganda | $6K | 1% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.3% |
| India | $1K | 0.1% |
| Rwanda | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia soil cultivator imports (HS 8432): 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: Agricultural, horticultural or forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation; lawn or sports-ground rollers.
Common questions
What is the value of soil cultivator imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported soil cultivator worth $47.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 196% on 2023.
Which countries supply soil cultivator to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($31.7 million), followed by South Africa (11%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of soil cultivator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.77 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of soil cultivator to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.1 million in 2017 to $47.8 million in 2024, an increase of 372%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $18.4 million a year.
Does Zambia also export soil cultivator?
Yes. Zambia exported $618 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zimbabwe and Angola. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $47.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for soil cultivator?
The HS code for soil cultivator is heading 8432. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8432.42 (60% of the value) and 8432.90 (9%).
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