Pulleys and flywheels imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $3.2 million of pulleys and flywheels in 2024 (244 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.7 million.
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 | $3.2M | 244 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 297 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 260 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 455 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 68 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 101 t |
| 2018 | $989K | 76 t |
| 2017 | $701K | 43 t |
Where Zambia imports pulleys and flywheels from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (36%), Australia (27%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.1M | 36% |
| Australia | $851K | 27% |
| United States | $415K | 13% |
| China | $153K | 4.8% |
| Canada | $148K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $103K | 3.2% |
| India | $81K | 2.5% |
| Mauritius | $72K | 2.3% |
| Sweden | $67K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.08 per kg, close to the world average of $11.11.
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 8483.50: Pulleys and flywheels, including pulley blocks.
Common questions
What is the value of pulleys and flywheels imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported pulleys and flywheels worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 244 tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply pulleys and flywheels to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Australia (27%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average import price of pulleys and flywheels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.08 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $11.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pulleys and flywheels to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $700 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 355%. The peak was 2021 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for pulleys and flywheels?
The HS code for pulleys and flywheels is subheading 8483.50. 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 8483 page.
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