Trucks imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported trucks worth $481.0 million (79.8 thousand tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average.
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 | $481.0M | 79.8K t |
| 2023 | $578.2M | 90.7K t |
| 2022 | $328.0M | 75.1K t |
| 2021 | $220.2M | 55.2K t |
| 2020 | $137.7M | 20.9K t |
| 2019 | $208.0M | 27.4K t |
| 2018 | $265.7M | 41.2K t |
| 2017 | $145.1M | 20.0K t |
Where Zambia imports trucks from
Most of the value came from South Africa (30%), Japan (30%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+137% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $146.2M | 30% |
| Japan | $145.8M | 30% |
| China | $71.4M | 15% |
| United States | $38.9M | 8.1% |
| India | $20.8M | 4.3% |
| Namibia | $10.1M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $9.3M | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $8.7M | 1.8% |
| Tanzania | $8.0M | 1.7% |
| Finland | $4.8M | 1% |
Product types under HS 8704
| 8704.10 | Off-highway dump trucks | 48% |
| 8704.21 | Light diesel trucks <5 tonnes | 28% |
| 8704.23 | Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes | 13% |
| 8704.22 | Medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes | 7.1% |
| 8704.31 | Light petrol trucks <5 tonnes | 2.5% |
| 8704.32 | Petrol trucks >5 tonnes | 1.1% |
| 8704.90 | Trucks (other power types) | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.02 per kg, 38% below the world average of $9.72, 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.
Trucks exports from Zambia
Exports of trucks by Zambia reached $42.6 million in 2024 (11.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 91% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $38.7M | 91% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.6M | 3.7% |
| South Africa | $662K | 1.6% |
| Malawi | $579K | 1.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $377K | 0.9% |
| Botswana | $240K | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $190K | 0.5% |
| Tanzania | $148K | 0.4% |
| Lesotho | $83K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $8K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia trucks imports (HS 8704): 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 8704: Vehicles; for the transport of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of trucks imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported trucks worth $481.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 79.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply trucks to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($146.2 million), followed by Japan (30%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 137% on the year.
What is the average import price of trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.02 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $9.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of trucks to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $145.1 million in 2017 to $481.0 million in 2024, an increase of 232%. The peak was 2023 at $578.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $295.5 million a year.
Does Zambia also export trucks?
Yes. Zambia exported $42.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zimbabwe and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $438.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for trucks?
The HS code for trucks is heading 8704. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8704.10 (48% of the value) and 8704.21 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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