Trailers imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of trailers by Zambia reached $105.1 million in 2024 (35.9 thousand tonnes). That is 29% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $147.3 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 | $105.1M | 35.9K t |
| 2023 | $147.3M | 47.9K t |
| 2022 | $99.0M | 34.5K t |
| 2021 | $72.0M | 27.0K t |
| 2020 | $52.1M | 11.2K t |
| 2019 | $56.0M | 12.6K t |
| 2018 | $63.9M | 17.7K t |
| 2017 | $41.3M | 10.6K t |
Where Zambia imports trailers from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $58.2M | 55% |
| China | $32.6M | 31% |
| Hong Kong | $4.7M | 4.4% |
| Tanzania | $3.2M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 1.4% |
| Kenya | $1.3M | 1.3% |
| Namibia | $638K | 0.6% |
| India | $489K | 0.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $475K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $367K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8716
| 8716.39 | General cargo trailers | 53% |
| 8716.31 | Tanker trailers | 35% |
| 8716.40 | Trailers (other types) | 5.2% |
| 8716.90 | Trailer parts | 3.1% |
| 8716.80 | Non-motorized vehicles (other) | 2.5% |
| 8716.20 | Agricultural loader trailers | 1% |
| 8716.10 | Caravan trailers | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8716.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.93 per kg, 34% below the world average of $4.45, 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.
Trailers exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $3.7 million of trailers in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+542% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.9M | 51% |
| Zimbabwe | $847K | 23% |
| Mozambique | $590K | 16% |
| Tanzania | $176K | 4.8% |
| South Africa | $106K | 2.9% |
| Malawi | $41K | 1.1% |
| Namibia | $23K | 0.6% |
| Rwanda | $14K | 0.4% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
| Botswana | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia trailers imports (HS 8716): 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: Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of trailers imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported trailers worth $105.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply trailers to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($58.2 million), followed by China (31%) and Hong Kong (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 246% on the year.
What is the average import price of trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.93 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $4.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of trailers to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.3 million in 2017 to $105.1 million in 2024, an increase of 154%. The peak was 2023 at $147.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $79.6 million a year.
Does Zambia also export trailers?
Yes. Zambia exported $3.7 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 $101.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for trailers?
The HS code for trailers is heading 8716. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8716.39 (53% of the value) and 8716.31 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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