Heat treatment machinery imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heat treatment machinery by Zambia reached $41.8 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 60% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $41.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $26.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $36.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 805 t |
| 2019 | $15.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $15.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.8M | 925 t |
Where Zambia imports heat treatment machinery from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (37%), China (25%), Namibia (13%). Among the main suppliers, Namibia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $15.3M | 37% |
| China | $10.3M | 25% |
| Namibia | $5.5M | 13% |
| India | $3.5M | 8.3% |
| United States | $1.6M | 3.9% |
| Malaysia | $1.2M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $572K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $522K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $460K | 1.1% |
| France | $455K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8419
| 8419.50 | Industrial heat exchangers | 39% |
| 8419.89 | Heat treatment machinery (other) | 15% |
| 8419.19 | Non-electric water heaters | 14% |
| 8419.40 | Distillation and rectification equipment | 7.3% |
| 8419.90 | Heat treatment equipment parts | 6.1% |
| 8419.31 | Agricultural dryers | 5.7% |
| 8419.81 | Food preparation equipment | 4.7% |
| 8419.60 | Gas liquefaction equipment | 4.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8419.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.50 per kg, 47% below the world average of $18.05, 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.
Heat treatment machinery exports from Zambia
Exports of heat treatment machinery by Zambia reached $464 thousand in 2024 (35 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+454% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $242K | 52% |
| South Africa | $148K | 32% |
| Malawi | $28K | 6% |
| Australia | $15K | 3.3% |
| Kenya | $12K | 2.7% |
| Botswana | $9K | 2% |
| Tanzania | $6K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.6% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia heat treatment machinery imports (HS 8419): 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 8419: Machinery, plant (not domestic), or laboratory equipment; electrically heated or not, (excluding items in 85.14) for the treatment of materials by a process involving change of temperature; including instantaneous or non electric storage water heaters.
Common questions
What is the value of heat treatment machinery imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported heat treatment machinery worth $41.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply heat treatment machinery to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by China (25%) and Namibia (13%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 489% on the year.
What is the average import price of heat treatment machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.50 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $18.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of heat treatment machinery to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.8 million in 2017 to $41.8 million in 2024, an increase of 287%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $21.3 million a year.
Does Zambia also export heat treatment machinery?
Yes. Zambia exported $464 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Africa and Malawi. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $41.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for heat treatment machinery?
The HS code for heat treatment machinery is heading 8419. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8419.50 (39% of the value) and 8419.89 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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