Valve and tap parts imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $4.1 million of valve and tap parts in 2024 (245 tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $4.1M | 245 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 198 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 183 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 156 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 159 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 154 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 160 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 140 t |
Where Zambia imports valve and tap parts from
Most of the value came from South Africa (37%), United States (13%), China (9%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.5M | 37% |
| United States | $553K | 14% |
| China | $367K | 8.9% |
| Belgium | $331K | 8.1% |
| India | $271K | 6.6% |
| Germany | $222K | 5.4% |
| Canada | $124K | 3% |
| Finland | $86K | 2.1% |
| Australia | $79K | 1.9% |
| Sweden | $78K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.75 per kg, close to the world average of $19.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Valve and tap parts exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported valve and tap parts worth $316 thousand (18 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 93% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $293K | 93% |
| Belgium | $7K | 2.3% |
| Chile | $7K | 2.3% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0.3% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0.2% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia valve and tap parts imports (HS 8481.90): 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 8481.90: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of valve and tap parts imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported valve and tap parts worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 245 tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply valve and tap parts to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the United States (13%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 676% on the year.
What is the average import price of valve and tap parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.75 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $19.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of valve and tap parts to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. The peak was 2023 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does Zambia also export valve and tap parts?
Yes. Zambia exported $316 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Belgium and Chile. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for valve and tap parts?
The HS code for valve and tap parts is subheading 8481.90. 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 8481 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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