Refrigeration equipment parts imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $2.5 million of refrigeration equipment parts in 2024 (359 tonnes). Value rose 39% 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 | $2.5M | 359 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 462 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 266 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 276 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 90 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 166 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 463 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 181 t |
Where Zambia imports refrigeration equipment parts from
South Africa alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+639% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.8M | 72% |
| Germany | $284K | 11% |
| China | $117K | 4.7% |
| Denmark | $94K | 3.7% |
| India | $81K | 3.2% |
| Austria | $51K | 2.1% |
| France | $13K | 0.5% |
| Mauritius | $10K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $8K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.97 per kg, 33% below the world average of $10.42, 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 refrigeration equipment parts imports (HS 8418.99): 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 8418.99: Refrigerating or freezing equipment: parts thereof, other than furniture.
Common questions
What is the value of refrigeration equipment parts imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported refrigeration equipment parts worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 359 tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply refrigeration equipment parts to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Germany (11%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 878% on the year.
What is the average import price of refrigeration equipment parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.97 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $10.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of refrigeration equipment parts to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2018 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for refrigeration equipment parts?
The HS code for refrigeration equipment parts is subheading 8418.99. 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 8418 page.
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