Pipe and boiler control valves imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pipe and boiler control valves by Zambia reached $32.5 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 54% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $32.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $21.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $20.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $19.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $13.3M | 441 t |
| 2019 | $23.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $24.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $22.2M | 1.1K t |
Where Zambia imports pipe and boiler control valves from
Most of the value came from South Africa (38%), India (20%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $12.5M | 38% |
| India | $6.6M | 20% |
| China | $6.3M | 19% |
| Germany | $921K | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $715K | 2.2% |
| Australia | $681K | 2.1% |
| Canada | $676K | 2.1% |
| United States | $668K | 2.1% |
| Japan | $660K | 2% |
| Belgium | $490K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.93 per kg, 30% below the world average of $22.62, 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.
Pipe and boiler control valves exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $893 thousand of pipe and boiler control valves in 2024 (42 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $663K | 74% |
| South Africa | $186K | 21% |
| Malawi | $29K | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.5% |
| Peru | $4K | 0.4% |
| Ghana | $1K | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $1K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia pipe and boiler control valves imports (HS 8481.80): 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 8481.80: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of pipe and boiler control valves imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported pipe and boiler control valves worth $32.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply pipe and boiler control valves to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by India (20%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 326% on the year.
What is the average import price of pipe and boiler control valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.93 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $22.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pipe and boiler control valves to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.2 million in 2017 to $32.5 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.1 million a year.
Does Zambia also export pipe and boiler control valves?
Yes. Zambia exported $893 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Africa and Malawi. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $31.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for pipe and boiler control valves?
The HS code for pipe and boiler control valves is subheading 8481.80. 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 8481 page.
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