Metal casting machine imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported metal casting machine worth $3.2 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 110% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.4 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 | $3.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 512 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 756 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 149 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 185 t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 597 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 157 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 168 t |
Where Zambia imports metal casting machine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+415% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 73% |
| India | $411K | 13% |
| Finland | $391K | 12% |
| Germany | $24K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $13K | 0.4% |
| United States | $10K | 0.3% |
| Tanzania | $4K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8454
| 8454.20 | Ingot moulds and casting ladles | 37% |
| 8454.90 | Foundry equipment parts | 31% |
| 8454.30 | Metal casting machines | 18% |
| 8454.10 | Metal converters (foundry) | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8454.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.00 per kg, 71% below the world average of $6.87, 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 metal casting machine imports (HS 8454): 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 8454: Converters, ladles, ingot moulds and casting machines; of a kind used metallurgy or in metal foundries.
Common questions
What is the value of metal casting machine imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported metal casting machine worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 110% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal casting machine to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by India (13%) and Finland (12%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 415% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal casting machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.00 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $6.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal casting machine to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2019 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal casting machine?
The HS code for metal casting machine is heading 8454. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8454.20 (37% of the value) and 8454.90 (31%).
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