Pressure and flow meters imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported pressure and flow meters worth $10.6 million (306 tonnes). That is 30% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $10.6M | 306 t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 176 t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 194 t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 129 t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 38 t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 54 t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 77 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 57 t |
Where Zambia imports pressure and flow meters from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (41%), China (11%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+217% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.4M | 41% |
| China | $1.2M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 9.7% |
| France | $758K | 7.2% |
| United States | $506K | 4.8% |
| India | $481K | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $480K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $266K | 2.5% |
| Japan | $245K | 2.3% |
| Australia | $177K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 9026
| 9026.10 | Flow meters | 56% |
| 9026.20 | Pressure gauges | 26% |
| 9026.80 | Gas and liquid meters | 11% |
| 9026.90 | Pressure meter parts | 6.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9026.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.66 per kg, 68% below the world average of $108.93, 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.
Pressure and flow meters exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $407 thousand of pressure and flow meters in 2024 (20 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+590% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $328K | 81% |
| United States | $31K | 7.7% |
| South Africa | $26K | 6.3% |
| Botswana | $7K | 1.7% |
| Malawi | $6K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.8% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.3% |
| Peru | $1K | 0.3% |
| France | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia pressure and flow meters imports (HS 9026): 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 9026: Instruments, apparatus for measuring or checking the flow, level, pressure of liquids, gases (e.g. flow meters, heat meters etc), not instruments and apparatus of heading no. 9014, 9015, 9028 or 9032.
Common questions
What is the value of pressure and flow meters imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported pressure and flow meters worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 306 tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply pressure and flow meters to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by China (11%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 217% on the year.
What is the average import price of pressure and flow meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.66 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $108.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pressure and flow meters to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024, an increase of 107%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
Does Zambia also export pressure and flow meters?
Yes. Zambia exported $407 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, the United States and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $10.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pressure and flow meters?
The HS code for pressure and flow meters is heading 9026. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 9026.10 (56% of the value) and 9026.20 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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