Mineral processing machine parts imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $110.0 million of mineral processing machine parts in 2024 (19.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 40% 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 | $110.0M | 19.5K t |
| 2023 | $78.5M | 13.4K t |
| 2022 | $61.4M | 10.9K t |
| 2021 | $68.1M | 12.1K t |
| 2020 | $41.7M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $68.4M | 8.2K t |
| 2018 | $68.9M | 10.4K t |
| 2017 | $100.0M | 12.3K t |
Where Zambia imports mineral processing machine parts from
Most of the value came from South Africa (35%), China (25%), India (7%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $38.3M | 35% |
| China | $27.1M | 25% |
| India | $7.8M | 7.1% |
| Germany | $7.3M | 6.7% |
| Mauritius | $4.5M | 4.1% |
| Malaysia | $4.2M | 3.8% |
| Czech Republic | $3.6M | 3.3% |
| Chile | $2.7M | 2.4% |
| Namibia | $2.5M | 2.3% |
| Australia | $2.0M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.64 per kg, close to the world average of $5.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mineral processing machine parts exports from Zambia
Exports of mineral processing machine parts by Zambia reached $3.5 million in 2024 (716 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 77% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.7M | 77% |
| South Africa | $464K | 13% |
| South Korea | $297K | 8.4% |
| Tanzania | $14K | 0.4% |
| Mozambique | $12K | 0.3% |
| Malawi | $6K | 0.2% |
| China | $5K | 0.2% |
| Angola | $3K | 0.1% |
| Rwanda | $2K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia mineral processing machine parts imports (HS 8474.90): 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 8474.90: Machines, for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing etc mineral substances, for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid fuels, ceramic pastes etc, for forming foundry moulds of sand: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral processing machine parts imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported mineral processing machine parts worth $110.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral processing machine parts to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($38.3 million), followed by China (25%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 232% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral processing machine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.64 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $5.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mineral processing machine parts to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $100.0 million in 2017 to $110.0 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $74.6 million a year.
Does Zambia also export mineral processing machine parts?
Yes. Zambia exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Africa and South Korea. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $106.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral processing machine parts?
The HS code for mineral processing machine parts is subheading 8474.90. 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 8474 page.
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