Portable air compressors imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported portable air compressors worth $3.8 million (495 tonnes). Value rose 29% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $3.8M | 495 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 236 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 259 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 266 t |
| 2020 | $645K | 69 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 126 t |
| 2018 | $974K | 97 t |
| 2017 | $997K | 96 t |
Where Zambia imports portable air compressors from
Most of the value came from China (48%), South Africa (21%), Ghana (11%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+729% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 48% |
| South Africa | $804K | 21% |
| Ghana | $397K | 11% |
| Germany | $383K | 10% |
| India | $164K | 4.4% |
| Italy | $81K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $50K | 1.3% |
| Namibia | $30K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $10K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $10K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.63 per kg, 23% below the world average of $9.90, 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.
Portable air compressors exports from Zambia
Exports of portable air compressors by Zambia reached $646 thousand in 2024 (62 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 83% of it.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia portable air compressors imports (HS 8414.40): 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 8414.40: Compressors: air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing.
Common questions
What is the value of portable air compressors imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported portable air compressors worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 495 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply portable air compressors to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by South Africa (21%) and Ghana (11%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 729% on the year.
What is the average import price of portable air compressors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.63 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $9.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of portable air compressors to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $997 thousand in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 279%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does Zambia also export portable air compressors?
Yes. Zambia exported $646 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Botswana and Tanzania. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for portable air compressors?
The HS code for portable air compressors is subheading 8414.40. 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 8414 page.
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