Glass working machine imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glass working machine by Zambia reached $3.5 million in 2024 (36 tonnes). Value rose 14483% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 57% 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 | $3.5M | 36 t |
| 2023 | $24K | 8 t |
| 2022 | $87K | 12 t |
| 2021 | $60K | 25 t |
| 2020 | $149K | - |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 93 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 6 t |
| 2017 | $153K | 2 t |
Where Zambia imports glass working machine from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.4M | 97% |
| China | $119K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8475
| 8475.90 | Glass working machine parts | 97% |
| 8475.29 | Glass manufacturing and molding machines | 3.1% |
| 8475.10 | Lamp and bulb assembly machines | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8475.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $98.72 per kg, 94% above the world average of $50.88. 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia glass working machine imports (HS 8475): 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 8475: Machines; for assembling electric or electronic lamps, tubes, valves, flashbulbs, in glass envelopes, machines for manufacturing or hot working glass or glassware.
Common questions
What is the value of glass working machine imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported glass working machine worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply glass working machine to Zambia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by China (3%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of glass working machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $98.72 per kg in 2024, 94% above the world average of $50.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass working machine to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $153 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $853 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for glass working machine?
The HS code for glass working machine is heading 8475. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8475.90 (97% of the value) and 8475.29 (3%).
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