Gearbox imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported gearbox worth $65.0 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $65.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $57.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $52.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $50.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $42.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $42.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $39.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $28.3M | 1.3K t |
Where Zambia imports gearbox from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (29%), United States (18%), Japan (11%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $18.8M | 29% |
| United States | $11.9M | 18% |
| Japan | $7.3M | 11% |
| Australia | $6.4M | 9.8% |
| China | $5.4M | 8.3% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 4.7% |
| Finland | $2.5M | 3.8% |
| Sweden | $1.4M | 2.2% |
| India | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| France | $1.0M | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8483
| 8483.40 | Gear boxes and speed changers | 46% |
| 8483.90 | Transmission gears and sprockets | 20% |
| 8483.30 | Plain shaft bearings and housings | 11% |
| 8483.10 | Transmission shafts and cranks | 9.5% |
| 8483.60 | Clutches and shaft couplings | 7.2% |
| 8483.50 | Pulleys and flywheels | 4.9% |
| 8483.20 | Bearing housings with bearings | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8483.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.19 per kg, 74% above the world average of $11.58. 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.
Gearbox exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $4.8 million of gearbox in 2024 (484 tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (44%), Belgium (17%), South Africa (14%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+576% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.1M | 44% |
| Belgium | $808K | 17% |
| South Africa | $689K | 14% |
| Botswana | $507K | 11% |
| United States | $179K | 3.7% |
| Namibia | $131K | 2.7% |
| Mozambique | $107K | 2.2% |
| France | $71K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $69K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia gearbox imports (HS 8483): 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 8483: Transmission shafts (including cam and crank) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers; flywheels and pulleys; clutches and shaft couplings.
Common questions
What is the value of gearbox imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported gearbox worth $65.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply gearbox to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($18.8 million), followed by the United States (18%) and Japan (11%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average import price of gearbox per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.19 per kg in 2024, 74% above the world average of $11.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gearbox to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.3 million in 2017 to $65.0 million in 2024, an increase of 130%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $47.3 million a year.
Does Zambia also export gearbox?
Yes. Zambia exported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Belgium and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $60.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for gearbox?
The HS code for gearbox is heading 8483. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8483.40 (45% of the value) and 8483.90 (20%).
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