Industrial boilers imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported industrial boilers worth $6.4 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.3 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 | $6.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $14.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 887 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 539 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 1.8K t |
Where Zambia imports industrial boilers from
Most of the value came from China (49%), India (18%), South Africa (16%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+562% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 49% |
| India | $1.1M | 18% |
| South Africa | $1.0M | 16% |
| United States | $380K | 5.9% |
| Poland | $338K | 5.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $205K | 3.2% |
| Slovakia | $108K | 1.7% |
| Australia | $27K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $24K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8402
| 8402.19 | Vapor generating boilers (other) | 39% |
| 8402.90 | Steam boiler parts | 33% |
| 8402.12 | Water-tube boilers (small-medium) | 19% |
| 8402.11 | Water-tube boilers (high capacity) | 8.2% |
| 8402.20 | Superheated water boilers | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.88 per kg, 48% 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 industrial boilers imports (HS 8402): 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 8402: Boilers; steam or other vapour generating (other than central heating hot water boilers, capable also of producing low pressure steam), super heated water boilers.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial boilers imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported industrial boilers worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial boilers to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by India (18%) and South Africa (16%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 562% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial boilers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.88 per kg in 2024, 48% 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 industrial boilers to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2022 at $14.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial boilers?
The HS code for industrial boilers is heading 8402. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8402.19 (39% of the value) and 8402.90 (33%).
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