Office machine imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported office machine worth $3.3 million (166 tonnes). That is 86% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $3.3M | 166 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 243 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 173 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 129 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 42 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 65 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 153 t |
| 2017 | $810K | 100 t |
Where Zambia imports office machine from
Germany alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.4M | 73% |
| South Africa | $278K | 8.5% |
| India | $174K | 5.3% |
| South Korea | $157K | 4.8% |
| China | $133K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $33K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $27K | 0.8% |
| Mauritius | $24K | 0.7% |
| Botswana | $6K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8472
| 8472.90 | Office machines: not elsewhere classified | 100% |
| 8472.30 | Mail sorting and handling machines | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8472.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.74 per kg, 77% above the world average of $11.14. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia office machine imports (HS 8472): 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 8472: Office machines; not elsewhere classified.
Common questions
What is the value of office machine imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported office machine worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 166 tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 86% on 2023.
Which countries supply office machine to Zambia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by South Africa (8%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 339% on the year.
What is the average import price of office machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.74 per kg in 2024, 77% above the world average of $11.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of office machine to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $810 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 305%. The peak was 2019 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for office machine?
The HS code for office machine is heading 8472. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8472.90 (100% of the value) and 8472.30 (0%).
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