Oil extraction and pressing machinery imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $3.9 million of oil extraction and pressing machinery in 2024 (647 tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.1 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 | $3.9M | 647 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 613 t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 405 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 72 t |
| 2019 | $852K | 52 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 298 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 219 t |
Where Zambia imports oil extraction and pressing machinery from
The largest suppliers were India (43%), China (41%), Italy (7%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.7M | 43% |
| China | $1.6M | 41% |
| Italy | $288K | 7.4% |
| United Kingdom | $135K | 3.5% |
| Brazil | $99K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $80K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.99 per kg, 57% below the world average of $13.95, 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 oil extraction and pressing machinery imports (HS 8479.20): 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 8479.20: Machinery: for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable fats or oils.
Common questions
What is the value of oil extraction and pressing machinery imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported oil extraction and pressing machinery worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 647 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil extraction and pressing machinery to Zambia?
India was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (41%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 35% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil extraction and pressing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.99 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $13.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of oil extraction and pressing machinery to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil extraction and pressing machinery?
The HS code for oil extraction and pressing machinery is subheading 8479.20. 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 8479 page.
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