Dishwasher imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dishwasher by Zambia reached $48.0 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 122% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $48.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $21.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $37.6M | 945 t |
| 2021 | $24.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $18.3M | 410 t |
| 2019 | $41.3M | 852 t |
| 2018 | $38.7M | 745 t |
| 2017 | $20.9M | 758 t |
Where Zambia imports dishwasher from
Most of the value came from China (38%), Italy (19%), South Africa (17%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.2M | 38% |
| Italy | $9.1M | 19% |
| South Africa | $7.9M | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.5M | 9.3% |
| India | $3.2M | 6.6% |
| Cyprus | $1.6M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $854K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $634K | 1.3% |
| France | $466K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $253K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8422
| 8422.30 | Filling, sealing and labelling machines | 80% |
| 8422.40 | Packing and wrapping machinery | 12% |
| 8422.90 | Packaging machinery parts | 6.8% |
| 8422.20 | Bottle cleaning and drying machines | 0.7% |
| 8422.19 | Commercial dishwashers | 0.5% |
| 8422.11 | Household dishwashers | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8422.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.43 per kg, close to the world average of $21.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8422: Dish washing machines; machinery for cleaning, drying, filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling bottles, cans, boxes, bags, etc, machinery for aerating beverages.
Common questions
What is the value of dishwasher imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported dishwasher worth $48.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 122% on 2023.
Which countries supply dishwasher to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($18.2 million), followed by Italy (19%) and South Africa (17%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 873% on the year.
What is the average import price of dishwasher per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.43 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $21.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dishwasher to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.9 million in 2017 to $48.0 million in 2024, an increase of 129%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $31.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for dishwasher?
The HS code for dishwasher is heading 8422. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8422.30 (80% of the value) and 8422.40 (12%).
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