Industrial washer imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial washer by Zambia reached $3.8 million in 2024 (277 tonnes). Value rose 209% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $3.8M | 277 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 211 t |
| 2022 | $827K | 114 t |
| 2021 | $715K | 125 t |
| 2020 | $413K | 69 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 72 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 89 t |
| 2017 | $581K | 58 t |
Where Zambia imports industrial washer from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+567% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 74% |
| South Africa | $575K | 15% |
| Italy | $71K | 1.9% |
| Mauritius | $53K | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $44K | 1.2% |
| India | $40K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $33K | 0.9% |
| United States | $32K | 0.9% |
| Malawi | $26K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8451
| 8451.40 | Industrial washing and dyeing machines | 29% |
| 8451.80 | Textile finishing and coating machinery | 26% |
| 8451.50 | Textile fabric handling machines | 23% |
| 8451.21 | Tumble dryers (small capacity) | 13% |
| 8451.29 | Tumble dryers (large capacity) | 3% |
| 8451.90 | Industrial laundry machinery parts | 2.7% |
| 8451.30 | Industrial ironing and pressing machines | 2.6% |
| 8451.10 | Dry cleaning machines | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8451.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.56 per kg, 35% above the world average of $10.01. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 washer imports (HS 8451): 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 8451: Machinery (not of heading no. 8450) for washing, cleaning, wringing, drying, ironing, pressing, bleaching, dyeing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarn, fabrics or made up articles.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial washer imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported industrial washer worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 277 tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 209% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial washer to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by South Africa (15%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 567% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial washer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.56 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $10.01 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 washer to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $581 thousand in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 546%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial washer?
The HS code for industrial washer is heading 8451. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8451.40 (29% of the value) and 8451.80 (26%).
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