Pumps (other types) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pumps (other types) by Zambia reached $14.6 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That is 49% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $33.0 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 | $14.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 407 t |
| 2019 | $16.6M | 189 t |
| 2018 | $33.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $22.8M | 894 t |
Where Zambia imports pumps (other types) from
Most of the value came from South Africa (39%), China (35%), India (9%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+192% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.7M | 39% |
| China | $5.1M | 35% |
| India | $1.3M | 8.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $425K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $279K | 1.9% |
| Namibia | $268K | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $259K | 1.8% |
| Sweden | $221K | 1.5% |
| Australia | $182K | 1.2% |
| Greece | $155K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.42 per kg, 72% below the world average of $19.37, 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.
Pumps (other types) exports from Zambia
Exports of pumps (other types) by Zambia reached $777 thousand in 2024 (91 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $463K | 60% |
| Zimbabwe | $179K | 23% |
| South Africa | $94K | 12% |
| Tanzania | $13K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 1% |
| Uganda | $5K | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $5K | 0.6% |
| France | $4K | 0.5% |
| Namibia | $3K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia pumps (other types) imports (HS 8413.81): 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 8413.81: Pumps and liquid elevators: n.e.c. in heading no. 8413.
Common questions
What is the value of pumps (other types) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported pumps (other types) worth $14.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply pumps (other types) to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by China (35%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 216% on the year.
What is the average import price of pumps (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.42 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $19.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pumps (other types) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.8 million in 2017 to $14.6 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2018 at $33.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.7 million a year.
Does Zambia also export pumps (other types)?
Yes. Zambia exported $777 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zimbabwe and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $13.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for pumps (other types)?
The HS code for pumps (other types) is subheading 8413.81. 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 8413 page.
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