Conveyor systems (other) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $3.7 million of conveyor systems (other) in 2024 (721 tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.0 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 | $3.7M | 721 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 576 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 382 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 287 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 227 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 233 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 491 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 279 t |
Where Zambia imports conveyor systems (other) from
Most of the value came from China (40%), Germany (23%), South Africa (20%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+935% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 40% |
| Germany | $831K | 23% |
| South Africa | $724K | 20% |
| Turkey | $164K | 4.5% |
| Australia | $139K | 3.8% |
| Kenya | $59K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $57K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $49K | 1.3% |
| Denmark | $38K | 1% |
| Burkina Faso | $36K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.08 per kg, 66% below the world average of $15.02, 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 systems (other) exports from Zambia
Exports of conveyor systems (other) by Zambia reached $241 thousand in 2024 (21 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $239K | 100% |
| Rwanda | $1K | 0.2% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia conveyor systems (other) imports (HS 8428.39): 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 8428.39: Elevators and conveyors: continuous-action, for goods or materials, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20, 8428.31, 8428.32 or 8428.33.
Common questions
What is the value of conveyor systems (other) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported conveyor systems (other) worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 721 tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply conveyor systems (other) to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Germany (23%) and South Africa (20%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 935% on the year.
What is the average import price of conveyor systems (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.08 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $15.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of conveyor systems (other) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2017 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does Zambia also export conveyor systems (other)?
Yes. Zambia exported $241 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Rwanda and Malawi. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for conveyor systems (other)?
The HS code for conveyor systems (other) is subheading 8428.39. 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 8428 page.
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