Excavation machinery imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported excavation machinery worth $76.2 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 68% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $76.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $45.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $38.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $31.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $12.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $64.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $49.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $30.2M | 2.6K t |
Where Zambia imports excavation machinery from
Most of the value came from United States (23%), China (18%), South Africa (13%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $17.6M | 23% |
| China | $13.7M | 18% |
| South Africa | $9.5M | 13% |
| Finland | $8.8M | 12% |
| Sweden | $8.2M | 11% |
| Namibia | $6.6M | 8.7% |
| Tanzania | $3.0M | 3.9% |
| India | $1.5M | 2% |
| Canada | $1.5M | 1.9% |
| France | $1.1M | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8430
| 8430.41 | Self-propelled boring and sinking machinery | 71% |
| 8430.31 | Self-propelled rock and coal cutters | 9.3% |
| 8430.49 | Boring and sinking machinery (stationary) | 6.5% |
| 8430.39 | Rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) | 6.3% |
| 8430.50 | Self-propelled earth handling machinery | 3.4% |
| 8430.69 | Earth moving machinery (stationary, other) | 3.1% |
| 8430.61 | Stationary compacting and tamping machinery | 0.5% |
| 8430.10 | Pile-drivers and extractors | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8430.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.98 per kg, 541% above the world average of $2.65. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Excavation machinery exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported excavation machinery worth $2.7 million (403 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mexico (31%), Finland (26%), DR Congo (16%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $825K | 31% |
| Finland | $704K | 26% |
| DR Congo | $442K | 16% |
| Tanzania | $209K | 7.8% |
| China | $177K | 6.6% |
| Botswana | $107K | 4% |
| Zimbabwe | $74K | 2.7% |
| Kenya | $55K | 2% |
| Sweden | $48K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $35K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia excavation machinery imports (HS 8430): 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 8430: Moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting or boring machinery, for earth, minerals, or ores; pile drivers and extractors; snow ploughs and snow blowers.
Common questions
What is the value of excavation machinery imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported excavation machinery worth $76.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavation machinery to Zambia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($17.6 million), followed by China (18%) and South Africa (13%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavation machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.98 per kg in 2024, 541% above the world average of $2.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of excavation machinery to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.2 million in 2017 to $76.2 million in 2024, an increase of 152%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $43.5 million a year.
Does Zambia also export excavation machinery?
Yes. Zambia exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Finland and the DR Congo. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $73.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavation machinery?
The HS code for excavation machinery is heading 8430. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8430.41 (71% of the value) and 8430.31 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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