Air and gas compressors (other) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $28.8 million of air and gas compressors (other) in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 333% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $28.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 475 t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 400 t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 516 t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 241 t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 338 t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 286 t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 326 t |
Where Zambia imports air and gas compressors (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.0M | 56% |
| Switzerland | $4.3M | 15% |
| South Africa | $1.8M | 6.1% |
| France | $1.4M | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 4% |
| United States | $681K | 2.4% |
| Mexico | $560K | 2% |
| India | $502K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $479K | 1.7% |
| Tanzania | $478K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.98 per kg, 35% above the world average of $20.02. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Air and gas compressors (other) exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $593 thousand of air and gas compressors (other) in 2024 (44 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+534% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $309K | 52% |
| South Africa | $224K | 38% |
| Malawi | $15K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $14K | 2.4% |
| United States | $8K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $8K | 1.3% |
| Mozambique | $7K | 1.2% |
| France | $4K | 0.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $2K | 0.3% |
| China | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia air and gas compressors (other) imports (HS 8414.80): 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 8414.80: Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414.
Common questions
What is the value of air and gas compressors (other) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported air and gas compressors (other) worth $28.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 333% on 2023.
Which countries supply air and gas compressors (other) to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($16.0 million), followed by Switzerland (15%) and South Africa (6%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 900% on the year.
What is the average import price of air and gas compressors (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.98 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $20.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of air and gas compressors (other) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $28.8 million in 2024, an increase of 310%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
Does Zambia also export air and gas compressors (other)?
Yes. Zambia exported $593 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Africa and Malawi. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $28.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for air and gas compressors (other)?
The HS code for air and gas compressors (other) is subheading 8414.80. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8414 page.
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