Rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) by Zambia reached $4.8 million in 2024 (66 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 559% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $4.8M | 66 t |
| 2023 | $727K | 49 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 67 t |
| 2021 | $214K | 21 t |
| 2020 | $132K | 12 t |
| 2019 | $837K | 52 t |
| 2018 | $280K | 40 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 171 t |
Where Zambia imports rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.5M | 52% |
| Sweden | $1.2M | 24% |
| South Africa | $595K | 12% |
| China | $303K | 6.3% |
| Czech Republic | $124K | 2.6% |
| Canada | $121K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $72.38 per kg, 450% above the world average of $13.17. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) imports (HS 8430.39): 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 8430.39: Coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery: not self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 176 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 559% on 2023.
Which countries supply rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) to Zambia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Sweden (24%) and South Africa (12%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 929% on the year.
What is the average import price of rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $72.38 per kg in 2024, 450% above the world average of $13.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary)?
The HS code for rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) is subheading 8430.39. 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 8430 page.
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