Overhead travelling cranes imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $3.9 million of overhead travelling cranes in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 330% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $3.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $917K | 247 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 469 t |
| 2021 | $460K | 185 t |
| 2020 | $745K | 117 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 404 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 400 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 348 t |
Where Zambia imports overhead travelling cranes from
Most of the value came from South Africa (42%), China (40%), Namibia (10%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.6M | 42% |
| China | $1.6M | 40% |
| Namibia | $394K | 10% |
| Turkey | $155K | 3.9% |
| India | $130K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $41K | 1% |
| Kazakhstan | $1K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.50 per kg, 36% below the world average of $5.47, 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.
Overhead travelling cranes exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported overhead travelling cranes worth $1.7 million (242 tonnes). Zimbabwe alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $1.7M | 100% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia overhead travelling cranes imports (HS 8426.11): 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 8426.11: Cranes: overhead travelling cranes on fixed support.
Common questions
What is the value of overhead travelling cranes imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported overhead travelling cranes worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 330% on 2023.
Which countries supply overhead travelling cranes to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (40%) and Namibia (10%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 348% on the year.
What is the average import price of overhead travelling cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.50 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $5.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of overhead travelling cranes to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does Zambia also export overhead travelling cranes?
Yes. Zambia exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for overhead travelling cranes?
The HS code for overhead travelling cranes is subheading 8426.11. 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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