Conveyor imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $17.1 million of conveyor in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). That is 78% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $17.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 754 t |
| 2019 | $12.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $13.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $19.9M | 1.6K t |
Where Zambia imports conveyor from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), South Africa (30%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.7M | 39% |
| South Africa | $5.1M | 30% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 7.6% |
| Australia | $1.1M | 6.6% |
| Mauritius | $635K | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $478K | 2.8% |
| Denmark | $366K | 2.1% |
| Tanzania | $284K | 1.7% |
| India | $265K | 1.6% |
| Mali | $168K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8428
| 8428.90 | Lifting and handling machinery (other) | 37% |
| 8428.39 | Conveyor systems (other) | 21% |
| 8428.33 | Belt conveyor systems | 19% |
| 8428.10 | Lifts and skip hoists | 12% |
| 8428.20 | Pneumatic conveyor systems | 6.5% |
| 8428.32 | Bucket conveyor systems | 3% |
| 8428.31 | Underground conveyor systems | 0.8% |
| 8428.40 | Escalators and moving walkways | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8428.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.96 per kg, 52% below the world average of $10.33, 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.
Conveyor exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $405 thousand of conveyor in 2024 (68 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $250K | 62% |
| South Africa | $138K | 34% |
| Tanzania | $7K | 1.8% |
| Mozambique | $5K | 1.2% |
| Malawi | $4K | 1% |
| Rwanda | $1K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia conveyor imports (HS 8428): 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 8428: Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8425, 8426 or 8427 (e.g. lifts, escalators, conveyors, teleferics).
Common questions
What is the value of conveyor imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported conveyor worth $17.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 78% on 2023.
Which countries supply conveyor to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by South Africa (30%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 432% on the year.
What is the average import price of conveyor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.96 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $10.33 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of conveyor to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.9 million in 2017 to $17.1 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2017 at $19.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.2 million a year.
Does Zambia also export conveyor?
Yes. Zambia exported $405 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Africa and Tanzania. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $16.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for conveyor?
The HS code for conveyor is heading 8428. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8428.90 (37% of the value) and 8428.39 (21%).
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