Vehicle gearboxes imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $6.8 million of vehicle gearboxes in 2024 (380 tonnes). Value rose 42% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $6.8M | 380 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 370 t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 432 t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 247 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 109 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 228 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 212 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 126 t |
Where Zambia imports vehicle gearboxes from
Most of the value came from South Africa (34%), United States (31%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.3M | 34% |
| United States | $2.1M | 31% |
| China | $665K | 9.8% |
| Australia | $537K | 7.9% |
| Germany | $317K | 4.7% |
| India | $178K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $142K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $88K | 1.3% |
| Namibia | $84K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $64K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.85 per kg, close to the world average of $16.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle gearboxes exports from Zambia
Exports of vehicle gearboxes by Zambia reached $227 thousand in 2024 (19 tonnes). Most of it went to South Africa (47%), United States (38%), DR Congo (9%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $107K | 47% |
| United States | $85K | 38% |
| DR Congo | $21K | 9.2% |
| Malawi | $8K | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $3K | 1.5% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.3% |
| Botswana | $1K | 0.2% |
| Angola | $0K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia vehicle gearboxes imports (HS 8708.40): 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 8708.40: Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle gearboxes imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported vehicle gearboxes worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 380 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle gearboxes to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the United States (31%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 306% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle gearboxes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.85 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $16.79 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vehicle gearboxes to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 287%. The peak was 2022 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Zambia also export vehicle gearboxes?
Yes. Zambia exported $227 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, the United States and the DR Congo. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle gearboxes?
The HS code for vehicle gearboxes is subheading 8708.40. 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 8708 page.
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