Check valves imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported check valves worth $4.2 million (130 tonnes). That is 219% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $4.2M | 130 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 106 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 107 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 60 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 73 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 312 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 55 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 80 t |
Where Zambia imports check valves from
South Africa alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+644% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.5M | 83% |
| India | $274K | 6.5% |
| China | $172K | 4.1% |
| United States | $48K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $45K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $34K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $33K | 0.8% |
| Peru | $29K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $14K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $12K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.46 per kg, 36% above the world average of $23.86. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia check valves imports (HS 8481.30): 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 8481.30: Valves: check (nonreturn) valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of check valves imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported check valves worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 130 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 219% on 2023.
Which countries supply check valves to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by India (6%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 644% on the year.
What is the average import price of check valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.46 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $23.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of check valves to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 269%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for check valves?
The HS code for check valves is subheading 8481.30. 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 8481 page.
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