Producer gas generators imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported producer gas generators worth $4.7 million (318 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 186% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $4.7M | 319 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 842 t |
| 2022 | $301K | 85 t |
| 2021 | $520K | 178 t |
| 2020 | $388K | 14 t |
| 2019 | $147K | 90 t |
| 2018 | $339K | 895 t |
| 2017 | $462K | 358 t |
Where Zambia imports producer gas generators from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.3M | 91% |
| India | $434K | 9.3% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.74 per kg, 40% below the world average of $24.47, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia producer gas generators imports (HS 8405.10): 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 8405.10: Generators: producer gas, water gas, acetylene gas and similar water process gas generators, with or without their purifiers.
Common questions
What is the value of producer gas generators imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported producer gas generators worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 318 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 186% on 2023.
Which countries supply producer gas generators to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by India (9%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 163% on the year.
What is the average import price of producer gas generators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.74 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $24.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of producer gas generators to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $462 thousand in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 916%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for producer gas generators?
The HS code for producer gas generators is subheading 8405.10. 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 8405 page.
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