Diesel engine imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel engine by Zambia reached $45.0 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $45.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $38.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $52.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $41.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $25.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $25.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $31.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $22.5M | 1.4K t |
Where Zambia imports diesel engine from
Most of the value came from South Africa (45%), United States (30%), United Kingdom (9%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $20.3M | 45% |
| United States | $13.5M | 30% |
| United Kingdom | $4.0M | 8.8% |
| China | $1.8M | 4.1% |
| India | $1.7M | 3.7% |
| Japan | $1.0M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $753K | 1.7% |
| France | $392K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $350K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $229K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8408
| 8408.90 | Industrial diesel engines | 60% |
| 8408.20 | Vehicle diesel engines | 40% |
| 8408.10 | Marine diesel engines | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.96 per kg, close to the world average of $15.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel engine exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $12.6 million of diesel engine in 2024 (788 tonnes). South Africa alone took 79% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+778% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $9.9M | 79% |
| DR Congo | $1.3M | 10% |
| Germany | $894K | 7.1% |
| Mozambique | $217K | 1.7% |
| United States | $93K | 0.7% |
| Mali | $71K | 0.6% |
| Angola | $51K | 0.4% |
| Namibia | $27K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $21K | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $18K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia diesel engine imports (HS 8408): 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 8408: Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported diesel engine worth $45.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel engine to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($20.3 million), followed by the United States (30%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.96 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $15.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel engine to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.5 million in 2017 to $45.0 million in 2024, an increase of 100%. The peak was 2022 at $52.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.3 million a year.
Does Zambia also export diesel engine?
Yes. Zambia exported $12.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, the DR Congo and Germany. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $32.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel engine?
The HS code for diesel engine is heading 8408. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8408.90 (60% of the value) and 8408.20 (40%).
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