Liquid pump imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported liquid pump worth $143.8 million (11.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 49% on 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 | $143.8M | 11.2K t |
| 2023 | $96.2M | 8.3K t |
| 2022 | $92.7M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $77.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $65.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $85.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $117.9M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $98.6M | 4.0K t |
Where Zambia imports liquid pump from
Most of the value came from South Africa (39%), China (35%), India (4%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+327% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $56.2M | 39% |
| China | $50.4M | 35% |
| India | $5.5M | 3.8% |
| United States | $5.5M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 2.1% |
| Japan | $2.7M | 1.9% |
| Sweden | $2.6M | 1.8% |
| Kenya | $1.7M | 1.2% |
| Australia | $1.6M | 1.1% |
| Finland | $1.6M | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8413
| 8413.70 | Centrifugal pumps | 45% |
| 8413.91 | Pump parts | 26% |
| 8413.81 | Pumps (other types) | 10% |
| 8413.30 | Engine fuel and oil pumps | 5% |
| 8413.50 | Reciprocating displacement pumps | 4.8% |
| 8413.60 | Rotary displacement pumps | 3.4% |
| 8413.20 | Hand metering pumps | 3.2% |
| 8413.11 | Fuel dispenser pumps | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8413.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.89 per kg, 29% below the world average of $18.21, 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.
Liquid pump exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $8.1 million of liquid pump in 2024 (585 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $6.4M | 79% |
| South Africa | $854K | 11% |
| Zimbabwe | $340K | 4.2% |
| Mozambique | $134K | 1.7% |
| Botswana | $89K | 1.1% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $61K | 0.8% |
| Cameroon | $50K | 0.6% |
| Tanzania | $32K | 0.4% |
| India | $27K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $26K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia liquid pump imports (HS 8413): 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 8413: Pumps; for liquids, whether or not fitted with measuring device, liquid elevators.
Common questions
What is the value of liquid pump imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported liquid pump worth $143.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid pump to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($56.2 million), followed by China (35%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 327% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid pump per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.89 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $18.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of liquid pump to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $98.6 million in 2017 to $143.8 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $97.2 million a year.
Does Zambia also export liquid pump?
Yes. Zambia exported $8.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Africa and Zimbabwe. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $135.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquid pump?
The HS code for liquid pump is heading 8413. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8413.70 (45% of the value) and 8413.91 (26%).
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