Filtration machinery parts imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported filtration machinery parts worth $17.2 million (704 tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $17.2M | 704 t |
| 2023 | $14.4M | 712 t |
| 2022 | $11.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $12.5M | 757 t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 361 t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 358 t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 289 t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 322 t |
Where Zambia imports filtration machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (44%), China (12%), India (8%). Among the main suppliers, Namibia grew fastest (+578% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.6M | 44% |
| China | $2.0M | 12% |
| India | $1.4M | 8% |
| Finland | $1.0M | 6.1% |
| United States | $821K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $676K | 3.9% |
| Japan | $664K | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $527K | 3.1% |
| Namibia | $505K | 2.9% |
| Sweden | $399K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.43 per kg, 33% above the world average of $18.34. 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.
Filtration machinery parts exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported filtration machinery parts worth $945 thousand (46 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+704% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $901K | 95% |
| Mozambique | $15K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $12K | 1.3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $10K | 1.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $3K | 0.3% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.1% |
| Colombia | $0K | 0% |
| Slovenia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia filtration machinery parts imports (HS 8421.99): 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 8421.99: Machinery: parts for filtering or purifying liquids or gases.
Common questions
What is the value of filtration machinery parts imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported filtration machinery parts worth $17.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 704 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply filtration machinery parts to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by China (12%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 578% on the year.
What is the average import price of filtration machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.43 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $18.34 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of filtration machinery parts to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $17.2 million in 2024, an increase of 185%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
Does Zambia also export filtration machinery parts?
Yes. Zambia exported $945 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Mozambique and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $16.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for filtration machinery parts?
The HS code for filtration machinery parts is subheading 8421.99. 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 8421 page.
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