Calender machine imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $3.1 million of calender machine in 2024 (202 tonnes). Value rose 904% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $3.1M | 202 t |
| 2023 | $309K | 82 t |
| 2022 | $576K | 89 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 142 t |
| 2020 | $307K | 16 t |
| 2019 | $501K | 25 t |
| 2018 | $558K | 33 t |
| 2017 | $349K | 21 t |
Where Zambia imports calender machine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 92% |
| South Africa | $126K | 4.1% |
| India | $48K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $24K | 0.8% |
| United States | $16K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.4% |
| Eswatini | $11K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8420
| 8420.10 | Calendering machines | 91% |
| 8420.91 | Calender machine cylinders | 7.6% |
| 8420.99 | Calender machine parts (other) | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8420.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.36 per kg, 52% above the world average of $10.08. 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia calender machine imports (HS 8420): 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 8420: Machines; calendering or other rolling machines, for other than metal or glass and cylinders therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of calender machine imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported calender machine worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 202 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 904% on 2023.
Which countries supply calender machine to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by South Africa (4%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of calender machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.36 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $10.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of calender machine to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $349 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 788%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $930 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for calender machine?
The HS code for calender machine is heading 8420. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8420.10 (91% of the value) and 8420.91 (8%).
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