Buckets, grabs and grips for cranes imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of buckets, grabs and grips for cranes by Zambia reached $7.3 million in 2024 (801 tonnes). That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $7.3M | 801 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 660 t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 735 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 476 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 281 t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 372 t |
Where Zambia imports buckets, grabs and grips for cranes from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+341% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.4M | 60% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 22% |
| China | $321K | 4.4% |
| Japan | $189K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $181K | 2.5% |
| France | $160K | 2.2% |
| Mauritius | $135K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $76K | 1% |
| Belgium | $51K | 0.7% |
| Ireland | $49K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.14 per kg, 49% above the world average of $6.13. 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.
Buckets, grabs and grips for cranes exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported buckets, grabs and grips for cranes worth $633 thousand (56 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 73% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $463K | 73% |
| United States | $166K | 26% |
| China | $2K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Botswana | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia buckets, grabs and grips for cranes imports (HS 8431.41): 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 8431.41: Machinery parts: buckets, shovels, grabs and grips, for the machinery of heading no. 8426 and 8430.
Common questions
What is the value of buckets, grabs and grips for cranes imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported buckets, grabs and grips for cranes worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 801 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply buckets, grabs and grips for cranes to Zambia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by South Africa (22%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 341% on the year.
What is the average import price of buckets, grabs and grips for cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.14 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $6.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of buckets, grabs and grips for cranes to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 177%. The peak was 2018 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
Does Zambia also export buckets, grabs and grips for cranes?
Yes. Zambia exported $633 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, the United States and China. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for buckets, grabs and grips for cranes?
The HS code for buckets, grabs and grips for cranes is subheading 8431.41. 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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