Spray gun imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported spray gun worth $27.8 million (5.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 3% 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 | $27.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $26.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $24.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $21.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $18.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $18.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $20.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $19.7M | 1.9K t |
Where Zambia imports spray gun from
Most of the value came from South Africa (47%), China (28%), India (5%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+191% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $13.1M | 47% |
| China | $7.8M | 28% |
| India | $1.3M | 4.5% |
| United States | $973K | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $926K | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $672K | 2.4% |
| Australia | $531K | 1.9% |
| Brazil | $455K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $373K | 1.3% |
| Mauritius | $307K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8424
| 8424.82 | Agricultural spray equipment | 37% |
| 8424.41 | Portable agricultural sprayers | 25% |
| 8424.90 | Spray machinery parts | 14% |
| 8424.89 | Spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural) | 8.9% |
| 8424.49 | Agricultural sprayers (non-portable) | 6.4% |
| 8424.10 | Fire extinguishers | 5.7% |
| 8424.20 | Spray guns and applicators | 1.8% |
| 8424.30 | Steam and sand blasting machines | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8424.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.05 per kg, 50% below the world average of $10.10, 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.
Spray gun exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported spray gun worth $514 thousand (24 tonnes). Tanzania alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+314% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $331K | 64% |
| DR Congo | $90K | 18% |
| Malawi | $53K | 10% |
| United States | $26K | 5% |
| Mozambique | $9K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $1K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0.1% |
| Rwanda | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia spray gun imports (HS 8424): 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 8424: Mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders; fire extinguishers, spray guns, steam, sand blasting machines.
Common questions
What is the value of spray gun imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported spray gun worth $27.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply spray gun to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($13.1 million), followed by China (28%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 191% on the year.
What is the average import price of spray gun per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.05 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $10.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of spray gun to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.7 million in 2017 to $27.8 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.0 million a year.
Does Zambia also export spray gun?
Yes. Zambia exported $514 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, the DR Congo and Malawi. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $27.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for spray gun?
The HS code for spray gun is heading 8424. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8424.82 (37% of the value) and 8424.41 (25%).
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