Excavator imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported excavator worth $192.9 million (35.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% 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 | $192.9M | 35.0K t |
| 2023 | $177.9M | 24.2K t |
| 2022 | $128.3M | 20.9K t |
| 2021 | $93.5M | 16.5K t |
| 2020 | $65.5M | 10.6K t |
| 2019 | $105.8M | 15.4K t |
| 2018 | $133.4M | 19.5K t |
| 2017 | $77.2M | 11.3K t |
Where Zambia imports excavator from
Most of the value came from China (38%), South Africa (28%), Japan (16%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $73.0M | 38% |
| South Africa | $53.7M | 28% |
| Japan | $30.8M | 16% |
| India | $9.6M | 5% |
| Germany | $5.0M | 2.6% |
| Finland | $2.3M | 1.2% |
| Namibia | $2.3M | 1.2% |
| Angola | $2.2M | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $1.6M | 0.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.6M | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8429
| 8429.59 | Shovels and loaders (other) | 33% |
| 8429.52 | Excavators with rotating superstructure | 31% |
| 8429.51 | Front-end loaders | 15% |
| 8429.20 | Graders and levellers | 7.6% |
| 8429.11 | Track bulldozers | 5.1% |
| 8429.19 | Wheel bulldozers | 3.9% |
| 8429.40 | Road rollers and compactors | 3.6% |
| 8429.30 | Self-propelled scrapers | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8429.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.51 per kg, close to the world average of $5.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Excavator exports from Zambia
Exports of excavator by Zambia reached $10.3 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+286% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $5.8M | 57% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 13% |
| Malawi | $1.2M | 12% |
| Tanzania | $457K | 4.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $369K | 3.6% |
| Botswana | $268K | 2.6% |
| Mozambique | $264K | 2.6% |
| Namibia | $227K | 2.2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $125K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $107K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia excavator imports (HS 8429): 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 8429: Bulldozers, graders, levellers, scrapers, angledozers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers, self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of excavator imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported excavator worth $192.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavator to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($73.0 million), followed by South Africa (28%) and Japan (16%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 392% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.51 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of excavator to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $77.2 million in 2017 to $192.9 million in 2024, an increase of 150%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $121.8 million a year.
Does Zambia also export excavator?
Yes. Zambia exported $10.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, the United Arab Emirates and Malawi. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $182.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavator?
The HS code for excavator is heading 8429. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8429.59 (33% of the value) and 8429.52 (31%).
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