Plastic molding machine imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $37.5 million of plastic molding machine in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 59% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $37.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $23.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $31.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $28.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $15.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $22.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $32.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $15.9M | 758 t |
Where Zambia imports plastic molding machine from
Most of the value came from China (32%), India (14%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+828% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.2M | 33% |
| India | $5.3M | 14% |
| Italy | $3.8M | 10% |
| Austria | $3.0M | 8.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.9M | 7.9% |
| South Africa | $2.9M | 7.7% |
| Canada | $2.4M | 6.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $644K | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $613K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8477
| 8477.10 | Injection molding machines | 36% |
| 8477.80 | Rubber and plastic working machinery | 28% |
| 8477.20 | Plastic and rubber extruders | 13% |
| 8477.30 | Blow molding machines | 10% |
| 8477.90 | Molding machine parts | 10% |
| 8477.40 | Thermoforming and vacuum molding machines | 2.1% |
| 8477.59 | Plastic molding machines (other types) | 0.6% |
| 8477.51 | Tire molding and retreading machines | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8477.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.36 per kg, 26% below the world average of $13.91, 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.
Plastic molding machine exports from Zambia
Exports of plastic molding machine by Zambia reached $1.3 million in 2024 (143 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Sri Lanka accounted for 68% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $893K | 68% |
| Uganda | $206K | 16% |
| DR Congo | $125K | 9.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $47K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $26K | 1.9% |
| Angola | $10K | 0.7% |
| Tanzania | $5K | 0.4% |
| Cameroon | $5K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia plastic molding machine imports (HS 8477): 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 8477: Machinery; for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic molding machine imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported plastic molding machine worth $37.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic molding machine to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($12.2 million), followed by India (14%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 828% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic molding machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.36 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $13.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic molding machine to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.9 million in 2017 to $37.5 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $26.0 million a year.
Does Zambia also export plastic molding machine?
Yes. Zambia exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sri Lanka, Uganda and the DR Congo. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $36.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic molding machine?
The HS code for plastic molding machine is heading 8477. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8477.10 (36% of the value) and 8477.80 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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