Conveyor machinery parts imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported conveyor machinery parts worth $13.0 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% 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 | $13.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 693 t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 414 t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 659 t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 566 t |
Where Zambia imports conveyor machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (40%), China (21%), Australia (15%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+648% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.3M | 40% |
| China | $2.8M | 21% |
| Australia | $1.9M | 15% |
| India | $835K | 6.4% |
| Germany | $405K | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $318K | 2.4% |
| Canada | $309K | 2.4% |
| Japan | $271K | 2.1% |
| United States | $183K | 1.4% |
| Mauritius | $166K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.19 per kg, 49% below the world average of $12.20, 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 machinery parts exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported conveyor machinery parts worth $217 thousand (43 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 63% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $137K | 63% |
| Mozambique | $75K | 35% |
| South Africa | $3K | 1.2% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0.5% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.4% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia conveyor machinery parts imports (HS 8431.39): 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 8431.39: Machinery: parts of the machinery of heading no. 8428, (other than lifts, skip hoists or escalators).
Common questions
What is the value of conveyor machinery parts imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported conveyor machinery parts worth $13.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply conveyor machinery parts to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by China (21%) and Australia (15%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 648% on the year.
What is the average import price of conveyor machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.19 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $12.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of conveyor machinery parts to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $13.0 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
Does Zambia also export conveyor machinery parts?
Yes. Zambia exported $217 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Mozambique and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for conveyor machinery parts?
The HS code for conveyor machinery parts is subheading 8431.39. 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 8431 page.
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