Gasket imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported gasket worth $7.1 million (272 tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $7.1M | 272 t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 317 t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 354 t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 257 t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 107 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 130 t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 143 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 85 t |
Where Zambia imports gasket from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (36%), United States (11%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, Peru grew fastest (+255% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.6M | 36% |
| United States | $777K | 11% |
| Germany | $682K | 9.6% |
| China | $504K | 7.1% |
| Sweden | $444K | 6.2% |
| Japan | $395K | 5.5% |
| Finland | $313K | 4.4% |
| Peru | $188K | 2.6% |
| Australia | $184K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $173K | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 8484
| 8484.90 | Gasket assortment kits | 42% |
| 8484.20 | Mechanical seals | 42% |
| 8484.10 | Metal gasket joints | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8484.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.27 per kg, 46% below the world average of $48.77, 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.
Gasket exports from Zambia
Exports of gasket by Zambia reached $779 thousand in 2024 (37 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $651K | 84% |
| South Africa | $95K | 12% |
| Uganda | $10K | 1.2% |
| Mozambique | $6K | 0.7% |
| Botswana | $5K | 0.6% |
| Republic of the Congo | $4K | 0.5% |
| Costa Rica | $3K | 0.4% |
| Malawi | $3K | 0.3% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia gasket imports (HS 8484): 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 8484: Gaskets and similar joints of metal sheeting combined with other material or of two or more layers of metal; sets or assortments of gaskets and similar joints, dissimilar in composition, put up in pouches, envelopes or similar packings; mechanical seals.
Common questions
What is the value of gasket imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported gasket worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 272 tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply gasket to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by the United States (11%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Peru grew fastest among the top ten, up 255% on the year.
What is the average import price of gasket per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.27 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $48.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gasket to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2022 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does Zambia also export gasket?
Yes. Zambia exported $779 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Africa and Uganda. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for gasket?
The HS code for gasket is heading 8484. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8484.90 (42% of the value) and 8484.20 (42%).
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