Road rollers and compactors imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $7.0 million of road rollers and compactors in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% 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 | $7.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 692 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 621 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 525 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 879 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 703 t |
Where Zambia imports road rollers and compactors from
China alone supplied 77% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 77% |
| South Africa | $766K | 11% |
| Tanzania | $292K | 4.2% |
| India | $223K | 3.2% |
| Malawi | $128K | 1.8% |
| Brazil | $73K | 1.1% |
| Kenya | $65K | 0.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $19K | 0.3% |
| Namibia | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.16 per kg, 44% below the world average of $5.65, 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.
Road rollers and compactors exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported road rollers and compactors worth $1.6 million (467 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+240% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 82% |
| Zimbabwe | $106K | 6.5% |
| DR Congo | $104K | 6.3% |
| Mozambique | $63K | 3.9% |
| Botswana | $15K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia road rollers and compactors imports (HS 8429.40): 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 8429.40: Tamping machines and road rollers: self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of road rollers and compactors imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported road rollers and compactors worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply road rollers and compactors to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by South Africa (11%) and Tanzania (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 542% on the year.
What is the average import price of road rollers and compactors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.16 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $5.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of road rollers and compactors to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Zambia also export road rollers and compactors?
Yes. Zambia exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Zimbabwe and the DR Congo. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for road rollers and compactors?
The HS code for road rollers and compactors is subheading 8429.40. 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 8429 page.
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