Truck tires imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of truck tires by Zambia reached $34.8 million in 2024 (16.4 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 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 | $34.8M | 16.4K t |
| 2023 | $32.9M | 14.0K t |
| 2022 | $42.4M | 15.4K t |
| 2021 | $36.6M | 13.2K t |
| 2020 | $32.3M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $28.9M | 8.2K t |
| 2018 | $32.7M | 9.8K t |
| 2017 | $33.1M | 8.7K t |
Where Zambia imports truck tires from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.0M | 89% |
| South Africa | $1.0M | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $799K | 2.3% |
| Egypt | $438K | 1.3% |
| India | $334K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $314K | 0.9% |
| France | $210K | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $132K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $96K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $92K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.13 per kg, 38% below the world average of $3.43, 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.
Truck tires exports from Zambia
Exports of truck tires by Zambia reached $398 thousand in 2024 (253 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+249% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $246K | 62% |
| South Africa | $94K | 24% |
| Mozambique | $45K | 11% |
| Zimbabwe | $8K | 2% |
| Burundi | $5K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia truck tires imports (HS 4011.20): 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 4011.20: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries.
Common questions
What is the value of truck tires imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported truck tires worth $34.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply truck tires to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($31.0 million), followed by South Africa (3%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 266% on the year.
What is the average import price of truck tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.13 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $3.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of truck tires to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.1 million in 2017 to $34.8 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $42.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.2 million a year.
Does Zambia also export truck tires?
Yes. Zambia exported $398 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Africa and Mozambique. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $34.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for truck tires?
The HS code for truck tires is subheading 4011.20. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
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