Belt conveyor systems imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of belt conveyor systems by Zambia reached $3.2 million in 2024 (787 tonnes). That is 416% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.5 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 | $3.2M | 787 t |
| 2023 | $618K | 264 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 625 t |
| 2021 | $529K | 130 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 91 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 103 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 210 t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 338 t |
Where Zambia imports belt conveyor systems from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+320% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 56% |
| Australia | $952K | 30% |
| Denmark | $215K | 6.8% |
| Germany | $83K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $80K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $36K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $17K | 0.5% |
| France | $10K | 0.3% |
| United States | $8K | 0.2% |
| India | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.05 per kg, 69% below the world average of $13.01, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia belt conveyor systems imports (HS 8428.33): 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 8428.33: Elevators and conveyors: continuous-action, for goods or materials, belt type, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20 or 8428.31.
Common questions
What is the value of belt conveyor systems imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported belt conveyor systems worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 787 tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 416% on 2023.
Which countries supply belt conveyor systems to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Australia (30%) and Denmark (7%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 320% on the year.
What is the average import price of belt conveyor systems per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.05 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $13.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of belt conveyor systems to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2017 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for belt conveyor systems?
The HS code for belt conveyor systems is subheading 8428.33. 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 8428 page.
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