Hoist imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $5.6 million of hoist in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 133% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.9 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 | $5.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 773 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 694 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 530 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 453 t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 450 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 387 t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 633 t |
Where Zambia imports hoist from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (40%), China (36%), Serbia (10%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+614% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.2M | 40% |
| China | $2.0M | 36% |
| Serbia | $564K | 10% |
| Australia | $176K | 3.1% |
| United States | $162K | 2.9% |
| India | $121K | 2.2% |
| Canada | $47K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $38K | 0.7% |
| France | $36K | 0.6% |
| Namibia | $36K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8425
| 8425.31 | Electric winches and capstans | 36% |
| 8425.42 | Hydraulic vehicle jacks | 19% |
| 8425.11 | Electric hoists and pulley blocks | 16% |
| 8425.49 | Mechanical vehicle jacks | 11% |
| 8425.39 | Manual winches and capstans | 9.9% |
| 8425.19 | Manual hoists and pulley blocks | 8.8% |
| 8425.41 | Built-in vehicle jacking systems | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8425.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.35 per kg, close to the world average of $4.87.
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 hoist imports (HS 8425): 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 8425: Pulley tackle and hoists other than skip hoists; winches and capstans; jacks.
Common questions
What is the value of hoist imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported hoist worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 133% on 2023.
Which countries supply hoist to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (36%) and Serbia (10%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 614% on the year.
What is the average import price of hoist per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.35 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $4.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hoist to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2017 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for hoist?
The HS code for hoist is heading 8425. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8425.31 (36% of the value) and 8425.42 (19%).
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