Piston engine imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of piston engine by Zambia reached $3.9 million in 2024 (385 tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.6 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 | 385 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 503 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 588 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 442 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 80 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 164 t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 323 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 114 t |
Where Zambia imports piston engine from
The largest suppliers were Namibia (39%), South Africa (35%), Japan (8%). Among the main suppliers, Namibia grew fastest (+615% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $1.5M | 39% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 35% |
| Japan | $316K | 8.2% |
| China | $294K | 7.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $83K | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $73K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $71K | 1.9% |
| Botswana | $63K | 1.6% |
| Tanzania | $39K | 1% |
| United States | $30K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8407
| 8407.90 | Rotary piston engines (other) | 47% |
| 8407.10 | Aircraft piston engines | 22% |
| 8407.34 | Vehicle engines over 1 litre | 13% |
| 8407.21 | Outboard marine motors | 11% |
| 8407.32 | Vehicle engines 50-250cc | 4.6% |
| 8407.29 | Marine inboard engines | 2.2% |
| 8407.33 | Vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre | 0.8% |
| 8407.31 | Vehicle engines 50cc or less | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.99 per kg, 44% below the world average of $17.78, 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.
Piston engine exports from Zambia
Exports of piston engine by Zambia reached $395 thousand in 2024 (14 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (47%), United States (34%), South Africa (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+801% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $184K | 47% |
| United States | $135K | 34% |
| South Africa | $51K | 13% |
| Mauritius | $15K | 3.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $8K | 2% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.2% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia piston engine imports (HS 8407): 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 8407: Reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of piston engine imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported piston engine worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 385 tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply piston engine to Zambia?
Namibia was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by South Africa (35%) and Japan (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 615% on the year.
What is the average import price of piston engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.99 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $17.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of piston engine to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2018 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does Zambia also export piston engine?
Yes. Zambia exported $395 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for piston engine?
The HS code for piston engine is heading 8407. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8407.90 (47% of the value) and 8407.10 (21%).
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