Diesel generator sets large imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported diesel generator sets large worth $22.8 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 599% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $22.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 273 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 247 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 500 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 653 t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 587 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 292 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 258 t |
Where Zambia imports diesel generator sets large from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $12.0M | 52% |
| China | $7.2M | 31% |
| India | $1.5M | 6.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $266K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $164K | 0.7% |
| Tanzania | $158K | 0.7% |
| France | $104K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $92K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $77K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.77 per kg, close to the world average of $13.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel generator sets large exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $324 thousand of diesel generator sets large in 2024 (78 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+693% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $309K | 95% |
| DR Congo | $9K | 2.7% |
| Malawi | $6K | 1.8% |
| Estonia | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia diesel generator sets large imports (HS 8502.13): 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 8502.13: Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel generator sets large imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported diesel generator sets large worth $22.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 599% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel generator sets large to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($12.0 million), followed by China (31%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 880% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel generator sets large per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.77 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $13.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diesel generator sets large to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $22.8 million in 2024, an increase of 680%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
Does Zambia also export diesel generator sets large?
Yes. Zambia exported $324 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, the DR Congo and Malawi. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $22.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel generator sets large?
The HS code for diesel generator sets large is subheading 8502.13. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8502 page.
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