Tractors imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tractors by Zambia reached $219.2 million in 2024 (49.3 thousand tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $299.0 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 | $219.2M | 49.3K t |
| 2023 | $299.0M | 59.5K t |
| 2022 | $226.5M | 48.7K t |
| 2021 | $122.8M | 28.1K t |
| 2020 | $88.7M | 17.7K t |
| 2019 | $105.8M | 16.7K t |
| 2018 | $149.6M | 27.0K t |
| 2017 | $77.9M | 13.2K t |
Where Zambia imports tractors from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+431% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $127.7M | 58% |
| South Africa | $29.7M | 14% |
| India | $13.7M | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $13.4M | 6.1% |
| Hong Kong | $7.9M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $6.6M | 3% |
| United States | $3.4M | 1.6% |
| Sweden | $2.6M | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.6M | 1.2% |
| Namibia | $1.8M | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8701
| 8701.20 | Semi-trailer tractors | 84% |
| 8701.93 | Tractors (other types) 37-75kW | 6% |
| 8701.94 | Tractors (other types) 75-130kW | 2.9% |
| 8701.95 | Tractors (other types) >130kW | 2.6% |
| 8701.92 | Tractors (other types) 18-37kW | 1.7% |
| 8701.30 | Track-laying tractors | 1.2% |
| 8701.10 | Single-axle tractors | 1% |
| 8701.91 | Tractors (other types) <18kW | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.44 per kg, 50% below the world average of $8.81, 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.
Tractors exports from Zambia
Exports of tractors by Zambia reached $7.2 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (40%), Zimbabwe (20%), Mozambique (14%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+232% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.9M | 40% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.4M | 20% |
| Mozambique | $972K | 14% |
| Malawi | $793K | 11% |
| South Africa | $627K | 8.7% |
| Ghana | $209K | 2.9% |
| Tanzania | $184K | 2.6% |
| Uganda | $101K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia tractors imports (HS 8701): 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: Tractors; (other than tractors of heading no 8709).
Common questions
What is the value of tractors imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported tractors worth $219.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 49.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply tractors to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($127.7 million), followed by South Africa (14%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 431% on the year.
What is the average import price of tractors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.44 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $8.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tractors to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $77.9 million in 2017 to $219.2 million in 2024, an increase of 181%. The peak was 2023 at $299.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $161.2 million a year.
Does Zambia also export tractors?
Yes. Zambia exported $7.2 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 $212.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for tractors?
The HS code for tractors is heading 8701. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8701.20 (84% of the value) and 8701.93 (6%).
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