Rotary displacement pumps imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $4.9 million of rotary displacement pumps in 2024 (207 tonnes). Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $4.9M | 207 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 135 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 126 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 141 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 78 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 63 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 71 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 52 t |
Where Zambia imports rotary displacement pumps from
Most of the value came from South Africa (28%), United States (23%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.4M | 28% |
| United States | $1.1M | 23% |
| Germany | $610K | 13% |
| China | $563K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $217K | 4.4% |
| Japan | $194K | 4% |
| Sweden | $183K | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $112K | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $90K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $83K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.66 per kg, close to the world average of $25.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rotary displacement pumps exports from Zambia
Exports of rotary displacement pumps by Zambia reached $205 thousand in 2024 (16 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $157K | 76% |
| Mozambique | $39K | 19% |
| France | $4K | 2% |
| Belgium | $2K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.9% |
| China | $1K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia rotary displacement pumps imports (HS 8413.60): 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 8413.60: Pumps: rotary positive displacement pumps, n.e.c. in heading no. 8413, for liquids.
Common questions
What is the value of rotary displacement pumps imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported rotary displacement pumps worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 207 tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply rotary displacement pumps to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the United States (23%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 561% on the year.
What is the average import price of rotary displacement pumps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.66 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $25.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rotary displacement pumps to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 244%. The peak was 2022 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does Zambia also export rotary displacement pumps?
Yes. Zambia exported $205 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Mozambique and France. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for rotary displacement pumps?
The HS code for rotary displacement pumps is subheading 8413.60. 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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