Distillation and rectification equipment imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of distillation and rectification equipment by Zambia reached $3.1 million in 2024 (741 tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.2 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 | $3.1M | 741 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 519 t |
| 2022 | $16.2M | 919 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 362 t |
| 2020 | $248K | 14 t |
| 2019 | $35K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 151 t |
| 2017 | $281K | 53 t |
Where Zambia imports distillation and rectification equipment from
Most of the value came from China (49%), India (48%), United Arab Emirates (2%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 49% |
| India | $1.5M | 48% |
| United Arab Emirates | $74K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $23K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $5K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.12 per kg, 70% below the world average of $13.90, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia distillation and rectification equipment imports (HS 8419.40): 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 8419.40: Distilling or rectifying plant: not used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of distillation and rectification equipment imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported distillation and rectification equipment worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 741 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply distillation and rectification equipment to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by India (48%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of distillation and rectification equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.12 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $13.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of distillation and rectification equipment to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $281 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 986%. The peak was 2022 at $16.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for distillation and rectification equipment?
The HS code for distillation and rectification equipment is subheading 8419.40. 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 8419 page.
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