Packaging machinery parts imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of packaging machinery parts by Zambia reached $3.3 million in 2024 (95 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.7 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 | $3.3M | 95 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 97 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 50 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 90 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 44 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 75 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 57 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 236 t |
Where Zambia imports packaging machinery parts from
Most of the value came from South Africa (37%), Italy (17%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+396% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.2M | 37% |
| Italy | $567K | 17% |
| India | $389K | 12% |
| China | $268K | 8.2% |
| Kenya | $152K | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $116K | 3.5% |
| France | $114K | 3.5% |
| Cyprus | $109K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $95K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $42K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.42 per kg, close to the world average of $41.95.
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 packaging machinery parts imports (HS 8422.90): 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 8422.90: Machinery: parts of machinery of heading no. 8422.
Common questions
What is the value of packaging machinery parts imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported packaging machinery parts worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 95 tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaging machinery parts to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Italy (17%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 396% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaging machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.42 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $41.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of packaging machinery parts to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2018 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaging machinery parts?
The HS code for packaging machinery parts is subheading 8422.90. 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 8422 page.
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