Bridge and gantry cranes imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bridge and gantry cranes by Zambia reached $4.9 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 1200% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $4.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $377K | 102 t |
| 2022 | $379K | 92 t |
| 2021 | $210K | 88 t |
| 2020 | $682K | 96 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 198 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 584 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 355 t |
Where Zambia imports bridge and gantry cranes from
Most of the value came from Germany (34%), China (29%), Turkey (24%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.7M | 34% |
| China | $1.4M | 29% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 24% |
| South Africa | $507K | 10% |
| DR Congo | $54K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $45K | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $28K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.31 per kg, 52% below the world average of $6.95, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia bridge and gantry cranes imports (HS 8426.19): 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 8426.19: Cranes: transporter, gantry and bridge cranes.
Common questions
What is the value of bridge and gantry cranes imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported bridge and gantry cranes worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply bridge and gantry cranes to Zambia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (29%) and Turkey (24%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 411% on the year.
What is the average import price of bridge and gantry cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.31 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $6.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bridge and gantry cranes to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 104%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for bridge and gantry cranes?
The HS code for bridge and gantry cranes is subheading 8426.19. 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 8426 page.
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