Centrifuge imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported centrifuge worth $63.7 million (5.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $63.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $56.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $52.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $41.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $30.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $44.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $38.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $35.4M | 2.0K t |
Where Zambia imports centrifuge from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (43%), China (15%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $27.3M | 43% |
| China | $9.3M | 15% |
| United States | $5.2M | 8.1% |
| India | $3.2M | 5% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 3.1% |
| Mexico | $1.8M | 2.8% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 2.3% |
| Sweden | $1.5M | 2.3% |
| Finland | $1.4M | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 8421
| 8421.99 | Filtration machinery parts | 27% |
| 8421.23 | Oil and fuel engine filters | 21% |
| 8421.31 | Air intake filters for engines | 19% |
| 8421.39 | Gas purification machinery | 14% |
| 8421.29 | Liquid filtration machinery | 9.1% |
| 8421.21 | Water filtration equipment | 6.6% |
| 8421.19 | Centrifuges (other types) | 2% |
| 8421.22 | Beverage filtration machinery | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8421.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.50 per kg, 45% below the world average of $21.01, 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.
Centrifuge exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported centrifuge worth $2.0 million (90 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.8M | 88% |
| South Africa | $66K | 3.3% |
| Malawi | $38K | 1.9% |
| Mozambique | $37K | 1.8% |
| United States | $19K | 1% |
| Zimbabwe | $17K | 0.9% |
| Republic of the Congo | $10K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $10K | 0.5% |
| Angola | $9K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia centrifuge imports (HS 8421): 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 8421: Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids or gases.
Common questions
What is the value of centrifuge imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported centrifuge worth $63.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply centrifuge to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($27.3 million), followed by China (15%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 91 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of centrifuge per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.50 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $21.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of centrifuge to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.4 million in 2017 to $63.7 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $45.3 million a year.
Does Zambia also export centrifuge?
Yes. Zambia exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Africa and Malawi. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $61.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for centrifuge?
The HS code for centrifuge is heading 8421. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8421.99 (27% of the value) and 8421.23 (20%).
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