Tobacco processing machinery imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tobacco processing machinery by Zambia reached $2.1 million in 2024 (235 tonnes). That is 181% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.5 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 | $2.1M | 235 t |
| 2023 | $740K | 143 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 42 t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 294 t |
| 2020 | $882K | 10 t |
| 2019 | $39K | 4 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 35 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 18 t |
Where Zambia imports tobacco processing machinery from
Most of the value came from Singapore (34%), India (34%), United Arab Emirates (20%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+278% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $705K | 34% |
| India | $698K | 34% |
| United Arab Emirates | $409K | 20% |
| South Africa | $89K | 4.3% |
| Angola | $85K | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $55K | 2.6% |
| Uganda | $26K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.4% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
| China | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.83 per kg, 77% below the world average of $37.75, 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 tobacco processing machinery imports (HS 8478.10): 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 8478.10: Machinery: for preparing or making up tobacco, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco processing machinery imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported tobacco processing machinery worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 235 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 148 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 181% on 2023.
Which countries supply tobacco processing machinery to Zambia?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($705 thousand), followed by India (34%) and the United Arab Emirates (20%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 278% on the year.
What is the average import price of tobacco processing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.83 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $37.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tobacco processing machinery to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2018 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco processing machinery?
The HS code for tobacco processing machinery is subheading 8478.10. 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 8478 page.
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