Gas generator imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported gas generator worth $5.3 million (345 tonnes). That is 142% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $5.3M | 345 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 875 t |
| 2022 | $363K | 89 t |
| 2021 | $589K | 188 t |
| 2020 | $424K | 15 t |
| 2019 | $173K | 137 t |
| 2018 | $384K | 896 t |
| 2017 | $529K | 358 t |
Where Zambia imports gas generator from
China alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 90% |
| India | $487K | 9.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $40K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $11K | 0.2% |
| France | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8405
| 8405.10 | Producer gas generators | 89% |
| 8405.90 | Gas generator parts | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.33 per kg, 23% below the world average of $19.96, 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 gas generator imports (HS 8405): 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 8405: Generators for producer or water gas with or without their purifiers acetylene gas generators and similar water process gas generators, with or without their purifiers.
Common questions
What is the value of gas generator imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported gas generator worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 345 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 142% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas generator to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by India (9%) and the United Arab Emirates (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 552% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas generator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.33 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $19.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gas generator to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $529 thousand in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 902%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas generator?
The HS code for gas generator is heading 8405. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8405.10 (89% of the value) and 8405.90 (11%).
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