Boring machinery parts imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of boring machinery parts by Zambia reached $32.8 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $32.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $32.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $32.5M | 11.7K t |
| 2021 | $32.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $16.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $20.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $23.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $26.5M | 1.4K t |
Where Zambia imports boring machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (45%), Sweden (20%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $14.8M | 45% |
| Sweden | $6.7M | 20% |
| China | $2.6M | 8% |
| Canada | $972K | 3% |
| Ireland | $924K | 2.8% |
| Tanzania | $768K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $713K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $696K | 2.1% |
| Peru | $681K | 2.1% |
| Australia | $605K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.18 per kg, 34% above the world average of $12.81. 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.
Boring machinery parts exports from Zambia
Exports of boring machinery parts by Zambia reached $2.4 million in 2024 (308 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.9M | 80% |
| South Africa | $180K | 7.6% |
| Tanzania | $93K | 3.9% |
| Republic of the Congo | $39K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $36K | 1.5% |
| Mali | $34K | 1.4% |
| Chile | $26K | 1.1% |
| China | $14K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $12K | 0.5% |
| Eswatini | $9K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia boring machinery parts imports (HS 8431.43): 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 8431.43: Boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41.
Common questions
What is the value of boring machinery parts imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported boring machinery parts worth $32.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply boring machinery parts to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by Sweden (20%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 793% on the year.
What is the average import price of boring machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.18 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $12.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of boring machinery parts to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.5 million in 2017 to $32.8 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $27.1 million a year.
Does Zambia also export boring machinery parts?
Yes. Zambia exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Africa and Tanzania. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $30.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for boring machinery parts?
The HS code for boring machinery parts is subheading 8431.43. 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 8431 page.
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