Trailers (other types) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported trailers (other types) worth $5.4 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 71% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $23.5 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 | $5.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $18.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $23.5M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 1.1K t |
Where Zambia imports trailers (other types) from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Namibia grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.8M | 69% |
| China | $1.1M | 20% |
| Namibia | $385K | 7.1% |
| Kenya | $65K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $58K | 1.1% |
| Tanzania | $49K | 0.9% |
| Botswana | $8K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.1% |
| United States | $5K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.76 per kg, 29% below the world average of $5.31, 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 (other types) exports from Zambia
Exports of trailers (other types) by Zambia reached $417 thousand in 2024 (243 tonnes). Mozambique alone took 67% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $279K | 67% |
| DR Congo | $99K | 24% |
| Zimbabwe | $15K | 3.7% |
| Namibia | $14K | 3.4% |
| Tanzania | $6K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.8% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0.1% |
| Botswana | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia trailers (other types) imports (HS 8716.40): 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 8716.40: Trailers and semi-trailers: n.e.c. in item no. 8716.3.
Common questions
What is the value of trailers (other types) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported trailers (other types) worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply trailers (other types) to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by China (20%) and Namibia (7%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 168% on the year.
What is the average import price of trailers (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.76 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $5.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of trailers (other types) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $23.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
Does Zambia also export trailers (other types)?
Yes. Zambia exported $417 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, the DR Congo and Zimbabwe. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for trailers (other types)?
The HS code for trailers (other types) is subheading 8716.40. 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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