Liquid filtration machinery imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of liquid filtration machinery by Zambia reached $5.8 million in 2024 (356 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.5 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 | $5.8M | 356 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 336 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 287 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 190 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 91 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 115 t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 259 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 129 t |
Where Zambia imports liquid filtration machinery from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (32%), China (18%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.9M | 32% |
| China | $1.0M | 18% |
| United States | $763K | 13% |
| Mexico | $542K | 9.4% |
| Germany | $427K | 7.4% |
| Finland | $255K | 4.4% |
| Czech Republic | $136K | 2.4% |
| Philippines | $119K | 2.1% |
| India | $105K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $91K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.27 per kg, 34% below the world average of $24.66, 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 liquid filtration machinery imports (HS 8421.29): 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 8421.29: Machinery: for filtering or purifying liquids, n.e.c. in item no. 8421.2.
Common questions
What is the value of liquid filtration machinery imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported liquid filtration machinery worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 356 tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid filtration machinery to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (18%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid filtration machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.27 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $24.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of liquid filtration machinery to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2018 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquid filtration machinery?
The HS code for liquid filtration machinery is subheading 8421.29. 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 8421 page.
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