Spray machinery parts imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of spray machinery parts by Zambia reached $3.8 million in 2024 (535 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $3.8M | 535 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 408 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 376 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 331 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 205 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 205 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 272 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 208 t |
Where Zambia imports spray machinery parts from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.4M | 65% |
| Mauritius | $306K | 8.1% |
| United States | $279K | 7.4% |
| China | $239K | 6.3% |
| Spain | $107K | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $81K | 2.2% |
| Australia | $68K | 1.8% |
| Finland | $40K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $33K | 0.9% |
| Brazil | $30K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.07 per kg, 52% below the world average of $14.68, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia spray machinery parts imports (HS 8424.90): 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 8424.90: Mechanical appliances: parts of machines projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders, whether or not hand-operated.
Common questions
What is the value of spray machinery parts imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported spray machinery parts worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 535 tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply spray machinery parts to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Mauritius (8%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of spray machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.07 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $14.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of spray machinery parts to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for spray machinery parts?
The HS code for spray machinery parts is subheading 8424.90. 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 8424 page.
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