Printing machinery parts (other) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $5.1 million of printing machinery parts (other) in 2024 (294 tonnes). Value rose 5% on 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 | $5.1M | 294 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 210 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 143 t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 109 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 55 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 44 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 81 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 61 t |
Where Zambia imports printing machinery parts (other) from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (30%), United Arab Emirates (26%), India (10%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+718% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.5M | 30% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 26% |
| India | $494K | 9.7% |
| Japan | $456K | 9% |
| China | $446K | 8.8% |
| Netherlands | $202K | 4% |
| Taiwan | $120K | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $102K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $51K | 1% |
| Finland | $43K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.29 per kg, 63% below the world average of $46.40, 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.
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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 8443.99: Printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91.
Common questions
What is the value of printing machinery parts (other) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported printing machinery parts (other) worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 294 tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing machinery parts (other) to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (26%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 718% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing machinery parts (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.29 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $46.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of printing machinery parts (other) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing machinery parts (other)?
The HS code for printing machinery parts (other) is subheading 8443.99. 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 8443 page.
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