Pneumatic motor imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pneumatic motor by Zambia reached $23.4 million in 2024 (947 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $23.4M | 947 t |
| 2023 | $23.4M | 807 t |
| 2022 | $21.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 564 t |
| 2020 | $12.5M | 478 t |
| 2019 | $14.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $16.2M | 692 t |
| 2017 | $15.3M | 613 t |
Where Zambia imports pneumatic motor from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (36%), Japan (15%), United States (9%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+415% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.4M | 36% |
| Japan | $3.5M | 15% |
| United States | $2.1M | 9.1% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 8.2% |
| China | $1.6M | 6.8% |
| Sweden | $1.6M | 6.8% |
| Namibia | $1.4M | 5.9% |
| Finland | $655K | 2.8% |
| France | $228K | 1% |
| India | $216K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8412
| 8412.21 | Hydraulic cylinders | 55% |
| 8412.29 | Rotary hydraulic motors | 24% |
| 8412.90 | Motor and engine parts | 11% |
| 8412.80 | Pneumatic engines (other) | 4.6% |
| 8412.31 | Pneumatic cylinders | 3.8% |
| 8412.39 | Pneumatic motors | 1.3% |
| 8412.10 | Reaction engines (non-turbo) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8412.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.67 per kg, 68% above the world average of $14.68. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pneumatic motor exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $2.0 million of pneumatic motor in 2024 (326 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (42%), South Africa (29%), Botswana (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+294% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $852K | 42% |
| South Africa | $579K | 29% |
| Botswana | $110K | 5.4% |
| Mozambique | $94K | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $89K | 4.4% |
| France | $85K | 4.2% |
| Namibia | $70K | 3.5% |
| Angola | $65K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $23K | 1.1% |
| Australia | $14K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia pneumatic motor imports (HS 8412): 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 8412: Engines and motors; n.e.c. (e.g. reaction engines, hydraulic power engines, pneumatic power engines).
Common questions
What is the value of pneumatic motor imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported pneumatic motor worth $23.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 947 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply pneumatic motor to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by Japan (15%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 415% on the year.
What is the average import price of pneumatic motor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.67 per kg in 2024, 68% above the world average of $14.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pneumatic motor to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.3 million in 2017 to $23.4 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2023 at $23.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.6 million a year.
Does Zambia also export pneumatic motor?
Yes. Zambia exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Africa and Botswana. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $21.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pneumatic motor?
The HS code for pneumatic motor is heading 8412. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8412.21 (55% of the value) and 8412.29 (24%).
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