Lifting and handling machinery (other) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $6.4 million of lifting and handling machinery (other) in 2024 (912 tonnes). That is 145% 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 | $6.4M | 912 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 422 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 285 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 267 t |
| 2020 | $803K | 99 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 367 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 336 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 311 t |
Where Zambia imports lifting and handling machinery (other) from
South Africa alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+258% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.4M | 53% |
| China | $1.7M | 27% |
| Germany | $379K | 6% |
| Tanzania | $283K | 4.4% |
| Mali | $168K | 2.6% |
| Japan | $76K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $68K | 1.1% |
| India | $64K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $54K | 0.9% |
| Mauritius | $47K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.98 per kg, 48% below the world average of $13.32, 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 lifting and handling machinery (other) imports (HS 8428.90): 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 8428.90: Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery: n.e.c. in heading no. 8425, 8426, 8427 or 8428.
Common questions
What is the value of lifting and handling machinery (other) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported lifting and handling machinery (other) worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 912 tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 145% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifting and handling machinery (other) to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by China (27%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 258% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifting and handling machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.98 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $13.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lifting and handling machinery (other) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifting and handling machinery (other)?
The HS code for lifting and handling machinery (other) is subheading 8428.90. 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 8428 page.
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