Grinding stones imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of grinding stones by Zambia reached $2.3 million in 2024 (603 tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $2.8 million.
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 | $2.3M | 603 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 594 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 634 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 647 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 337 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 581 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 350 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 383 t |
Where Zambia imports grinding stones from
South Africa alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+306% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.5M | 65% |
| China | $313K | 14% |
| Germany | $230K | 10% |
| Canada | $81K | 3.6% |
| India | $46K | 2% |
| Turkey | $35K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $34K | 1.5% |
| Sweden | $10K | 0.4% |
| United States | $7K | 0.3% |
| Tanzania | $6K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6804
| 6804.22 | Abrasive grinding wheels | 76% |
| 6804.21 | Diamond grinding wheels | 11% |
| 6804.10 | Millstones and grindstones | 8.4% |
| 6804.23 | Natural stone grinding wheels | 3% |
| 6804.30 | Hand sharpening stones | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.74 per kg, 50% below the world average of $7.49, 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 grinding stones imports (HS 6804): 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 6804: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels, etc without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, etc and parts thereof, natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or of ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of grinding stones imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported grinding stones worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 603 tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply grinding stones to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (14%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 306% on the year.
What is the average import price of grinding stones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.74 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $7.49 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of grinding stones to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2021 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for grinding stones?
The HS code for grinding stones is heading 6804. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 6804.22 (76% of the value) and 6804.21 (11%).
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