Compressor and fan parts imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $3.9 million of compressor and fan parts in 2024 (386 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.4 million.
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 | $3.9M | 386 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 329 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 469 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 240 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 162 t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 328 t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 260 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 215 t |
Where Zambia imports compressor and fan parts from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (37%), Belgium (15%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Mauritius grew fastest (+298% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.4M | 37% |
| Belgium | $600K | 15% |
| India | $427K | 11% |
| China | $360K | 9.2% |
| Germany | $243K | 6.2% |
| Switzerland | $137K | 3.5% |
| Denmark | $111K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $103K | 2.7% |
| United States | $94K | 2.4% |
| Mauritius | $93K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.12 per kg, 26% below the world average of $13.59, 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.
Compressor and fan parts exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $848 thousand of compressor and fan parts in 2024 (47 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 94% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+515% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $795K | 94% |
| Germany | $18K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0.9% |
| Mozambique | $5K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.6% |
| Namibia | $5K | 0.5% |
| Burkina Faso | $4K | 0.5% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.3% |
| Senegal | $2K | 0.3% |
| Hungary | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia compressor and fan parts imports (HS 8414.90): 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 8414.90: Pumps and compressors: parts, of air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans, ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan.
Common questions
What is the value of compressor and fan parts imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported compressor and fan parts worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 386 tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply compressor and fan parts to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Belgium (15%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 298% on the year.
What is the average import price of compressor and fan parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.12 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $13.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of compressor and fan parts to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2019 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does Zambia also export compressor and fan parts?
Yes. Zambia exported $848 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Germany and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for compressor and fan parts?
The HS code for compressor and fan parts is subheading 8414.90. 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 8414 page.
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