Mobile cranes (tracked) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mobile cranes (tracked) by Zambia reached $2.3 million in 2024 (329 tonnes). That is 1431% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $2.3M | 329 t |
| 2023 | $152K | 27 t |
| 2022 | $677K | 220 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 412 t |
| 2020 | $802K | 114 t |
| 2019 | $406K | 46 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 175 t |
| 2017 | $974K | 142 t |
Where Zambia imports mobile cranes (tracked) from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (49%), China (33%), Tanzania (18%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.1M | 49% |
| China | $770K | 33% |
| Tanzania | $412K | 18% |
| Italy | $17K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.09 per kg, 24% above the world average of $5.70. 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia mobile cranes (tracked) imports (HS 8426.49): 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 8426.49: Cranes: self-propelled derricks and cranes, not on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426.
Common questions
What is the value of mobile cranes (tracked) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported mobile cranes (tracked) worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 329 tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply mobile cranes (tracked) to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (33%) and Tanzania (18%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of mobile cranes (tracked) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.09 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $5.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mobile cranes (tracked) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $974 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 140%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for mobile cranes (tracked)?
The HS code for mobile cranes (tracked) is subheading 8426.49. 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 8426 page.
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