Industrial diesel engines imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $26.9 million of industrial diesel engines in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 8% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $26.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $25.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $23.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $22.6M | 939 t |
| 2020 | $17.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $21.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $25.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $20.0M | 1.2K t |
Where Zambia imports industrial diesel engines from
Most of the value came from South Africa (42%), United States (33%), China (6%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $11.3M | 42% |
| United States | $9.0M | 33% |
| China | $1.7M | 6.4% |
| India | $1.2M | 4.5% |
| Japan | $837K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $752K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $728K | 2.7% |
| France | $305K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $211K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $199K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.29 per kg, close to the world average of $13.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial diesel engines exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported industrial diesel engines worth $9.9 million (608 tonnes). South Africa alone took 74% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+866% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.3M | 74% |
| DR Congo | $1.3M | 13% |
| Germany | $894K | 9% |
| Mozambique | $217K | 2.2% |
| Mali | $71K | 0.7% |
| Angola | $51K | 0.5% |
| Namibia | $27K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $21K | 0.2% |
| United States | $20K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $13K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia industrial diesel engines imports (HS 8408.90): 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 8408.90: Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for other than marine propulsion or the vehicles of chapter 87.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial diesel engines imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported industrial diesel engines worth $26.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial diesel engines to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by the United States (33%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 135% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial diesel engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.29 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $13.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial diesel engines to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.0 million in 2017 to $26.9 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.8 million a year.
Does Zambia also export industrial diesel engines?
Yes. Zambia exported $9.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, the DR Congo and Germany. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $17.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial diesel engines?
The HS code for industrial diesel engines is subheading 8408.90. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8408 page.
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