Petrol generator sets imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported petrol generator sets worth $2.6 million (489 tonnes). That is 146% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $2.6M | 489 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 115 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 225 t |
| 2021 | $906K | 69 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 173 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 112 t |
| 2018 | $313K | 32 t |
| 2017 | $320K | 26 t |
Where Zambia imports petrol generator sets from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (41%), China (34%), Mauritius (9%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+733% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.1M | 41% |
| China | $885K | 34% |
| Mauritius | $232K | 8.8% |
| Kenya | $232K | 8.8% |
| India | $77K | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $77K | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $19K | 0.7% |
| Lebanon | $17K | 0.6% |
| DR Congo | $5K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.39 per kg, 46% below the world average of $9.94, 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 petrol generator sets imports (HS 8502.20): 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 8502.20: Electric generating sets: with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol generator sets imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported petrol generator sets worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 489 tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 146% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol generator sets to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (34%) and Mauritius (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 733% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol generator sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.39 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $9.94 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of petrol generator sets to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $320 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 722%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol generator sets?
The HS code for petrol generator sets is subheading 8502.20. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8502 page.
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