Trailer parts imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $3.3 million of trailer parts in 2024 (922 tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.3M | 922 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 983 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 661 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 761 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 681 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 829 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 959 t |
Where Zambia imports trailer parts from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.2M | 66% |
| China | $673K | 21% |
| India | $113K | 3.5% |
| Hong Kong | $91K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $83K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $77K | 2.4% |
| Mauritius | $28K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.53 per kg, close to the world average of $4.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia trailer parts imports (HS 8716.90): 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 8716.90: Trailers, semi-trailers and other vehicles not mechanically propelled: parts thereof for heading no. 8716.
Common questions
What is the value of trailer parts imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported trailer parts worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 922 tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply trailer parts to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (21%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of trailer parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.53 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $4.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of trailer parts to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2023 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for trailer parts?
The HS code for trailer parts is subheading 8716.90. 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 8716 page.
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