Lifting machinery parts imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported lifting machinery parts worth $169.5 million (14.7 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $169.5M | 14.7K t |
| 2023 | $164.6M | 13.1K t |
| 2022 | $156.7M | 22.3K t |
| 2021 | $142.2M | 11.2K t |
| 2020 | $88.7M | 8.9K t |
| 2019 | $118.8M | 12.2K t |
| 2018 | $169.0M | 17.2K t |
| 2017 | $138.3M | 13.6K t |
Where Zambia imports lifting machinery parts from
Most of the value came from South Africa (37%), United States (13%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+301% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $62.4M | 37% |
| United States | $22.1M | 13% |
| China | $20.5M | 12% |
| Japan | $20.2M | 12% |
| Sweden | $8.9M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $4.4M | 2.6% |
| Australia | $4.3M | 2.5% |
| India | $2.5M | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $2.4M | 1.4% |
| Canada | $2.2M | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8431
| 8431.49 | Earthmoving machinery parts (other) | 65% |
| 8431.43 | Boring machinery parts | 19% |
| 8431.39 | Conveyor machinery parts | 7.7% |
| 8431.41 | Buckets, grabs and grips for cranes | 4.3% |
| 8431.10 | Hoist and pulley tackle parts | 2% |
| 8431.20 | Forklift parts | 0.9% |
| 8431.31 | Lift and escalator parts | 0.6% |
| 8431.42 | Bulldozer blades | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8431.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.56 per kg, 72% above the world average of $6.72. 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.
Lifting machinery parts exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $14.1 million of lifting machinery parts in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+625% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $8.2M | 58% |
| Mozambique | $1.2M | 8.8% |
| South Africa | $839K | 5.9% |
| Botswana | $673K | 4.8% |
| United States | $637K | 4.5% |
| Belgium | $565K | 4% |
| Netherlands | $473K | 3.4% |
| Namibia | $369K | 2.6% |
| Republic of the Congo | $204K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $163K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia lifting machinery parts imports (HS 8431): 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 8431: Machinery parts; used solely or principally with the machinery of heading no. 8425 to 8430.
Common questions
What is the value of lifting machinery parts imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported lifting machinery parts worth $169.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifting machinery parts to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($62.4 million), followed by the United States (13%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 81 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 301% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifting machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.56 per kg in 2024, 72% above the world average of $6.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lifting machinery parts to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $138.3 million in 2017 to $169.5 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $143.5 million a year.
Does Zambia also export lifting machinery parts?
Yes. Zambia exported $14.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Mozambique and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $155.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifting machinery parts?
The HS code for lifting machinery parts is heading 8431. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8431.49 (65% of the value) and 8431.43 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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