Electric winches and capstans imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric winches and capstans by Zambia reached $2.0 million in 2024 (367 tonnes). Value rose 1264% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.0M | 367 t |
| 2023 | $147K | 29 t |
| 2022 | $586K | 59 t |
| 2021 | $272K | 23 t |
| 2020 | $60K | 11 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 116 t |
| 2018 | $584K | 25 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 109 t |
Where Zambia imports electric winches and capstans from
Most of the value came from China (39%), Serbia (28%), South Africa (20%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $775K | 39% |
| Serbia | $564K | 28% |
| South Africa | $408K | 20% |
| Australia | $171K | 8.5% |
| Turkey | $31K | 1.6% |
| United States | $28K | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $22K | 1.1% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.45 per kg, 40% below the world average of $9.06, 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 electric winches and capstans imports (HS 8425.31): 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 8425.31: Winches: capstans: powered by an electric motor.
Common questions
What is the value of electric winches and capstans imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported electric winches and capstans worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 367 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply electric winches and capstans to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($775 thousand), followed by Serbia (28%) and South Africa (20%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 488% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric winches and capstans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.45 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $9.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric winches and capstans to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2019 at $2.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $898 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for electric winches and capstans?
The HS code for electric winches and capstans is subheading 8425.31. 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 8425 page.
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