Vehicle bodies imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $4.1 million of vehicle bodies in 2024 (532 tonnes). That is 55% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.2 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 | $4.1M | 532 t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 890 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 299 t |
| 2021 | $723K | 144 t |
| 2020 | $394K | 45 t |
| 2019 | $584K | 62 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 326 t |
| 2017 | $530K | 74 t |
Where Zambia imports vehicle bodies from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 82% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.4M | 82% |
| China | $345K | 8.4% |
| Mauritius | $325K | 7.9% |
| Tanzania | $29K | 0.7% |
| India | $16K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $7K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $5K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8707
| 8707.90 | Vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) | 95% |
| 8707.10 | Car bodies (including cabs) | 4.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8707.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.73 per kg, close to the world average of $9.00.
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 vehicle bodies imports (HS 8707): 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 8707: Bodies; (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle bodies imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported vehicle bodies worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 532 tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle bodies to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by China (8%) and Mauritius (8%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 323% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle bodies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.73 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $9.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle bodies to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $530 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 676%. The peak was 2023 at $9.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle bodies?
The HS code for vehicle bodies is heading 8707. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8707.90 (95% of the value) and 8707.10 (5%).
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