Mobile drilling vehicles imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $3.2 million of mobile drilling vehicles in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 69% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.9 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 | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 631 t |
| 2022 | $922K | 367 t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 445 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 462 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 353 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 690 t |
Where Zambia imports mobile drilling vehicles from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.2M | 68% |
| South Africa | $420K | 13% |
| China | $302K | 9.3% |
| Japan | $219K | 6.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $45K | 1.4% |
| Benin | $44K | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $16K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.06 per kg, 59% below the world average of $7.46, 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.
Mobile drilling vehicles exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported mobile drilling vehicles worth $365 thousand (242 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $190K | 52% |
| DR Congo | $126K | 35% |
| Malawi | $49K | 13% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia mobile drilling vehicles imports (HS 8705.20): 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 8705.20: Vehicles: mobile drilling derricks.
Common questions
What is the value of mobile drilling vehicles imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported mobile drilling vehicles worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 114 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply mobile drilling vehicles to Zambia?
India was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by South Africa (13%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 199% on the year.
What is the average import price of mobile drilling vehicles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.06 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $7.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mobile drilling vehicles to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2021 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Zambia also export mobile drilling vehicles?
Yes. Zambia exported $365 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, the DR Congo and Malawi. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for mobile drilling vehicles?
The HS code for mobile drilling vehicles is subheading 8705.20. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8705 page.
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