Rope and cable making machines imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $3.6 million of rope and cable making machines in 2024 (667 tonnes). Value rose 454% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $3.6M | 667 t |
| 2023 | $653K | 68 t |
| 2022 | $312K | 68 t |
| 2021 | $331K | 86 t |
| 2020 | $442K | 248 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 20 t |
| 2018 | $738K | 19 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 7 t |
Where Zambia imports rope and cable making machines from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.1M | 57% |
| China | $804K | 22% |
| United Arab Emirates | $632K | 18% |
| Tanzania | $82K | 2.3% |
| United States | $29K | 0.8% |
| Botswana | $5K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.42 per kg, 70% below the world average of $18.16, 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 rope and cable making machines imports (HS 8479.40): 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 8479.40: Machines: for making rope or cable.
Common questions
What is the value of rope and cable making machines imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported rope and cable making machines worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 667 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 154 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 454% on 2023.
Which countries supply rope and cable making machines to Zambia?
India was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (22%) and the United Arab Emirates (17%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 443% on the year.
What is the average import price of rope and cable making machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.42 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $18.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rope and cable making machines to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 160%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for rope and cable making machines?
The HS code for rope and cable making machines is subheading 8479.40. 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 8479 page.
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