Accumulator imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of accumulator by Zambia reached $62.1 million in 2024 (10.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 137% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $62.1M | 10.7K t |
| 2023 | $26.3M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $24.9M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $23.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $21.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $25.6M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $24.5M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $16.1M | 4.8K t |
Where Zambia imports accumulator from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+219% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $31.7M | 51% |
| China | $17.9M | 29% |
| Zimbabwe | $3.0M | 4.8% |
| India | $1.3M | 2.2% |
| Kenya | $1.2M | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $698K | 1.1% |
| Lebanon | $694K | 1.1% |
| Mauritius | $619K | 1% |
| Japan | $547K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $518K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8507
| 8507.60 | Lithium-ion batteries | 53% |
| 8507.10 | Lead-acid starter batteries | 31% |
| 8507.20 | Lead-acid traction batteries | 10% |
| 8507.80 | Alternative chemistry batteries | 5.1% |
| 8507.90 | Battery parts and separators | 0.9% |
| 8507.50 | Nickel-metal hydride batteries | 0.1% |
| 8507.30 | Nickel-cadmium batteries | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8507.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.82 per kg, 56% below the world average of $13.09, 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.
Accumulator exports from Zambia
Exports of accumulator by Zambia reached $1.1 million in 2024 (111 tonnes). Most of it went to Zimbabwe (50%), Tanzania (31%), DR Congo (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+999% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $534K | 50% |
| Tanzania | $329K | 31% |
| DR Congo | $84K | 7.8% |
| Namibia | $51K | 4.7% |
| Mozambique | $25K | 2.3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $16K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $14K | 1.3% |
| Malawi | $13K | 1.2% |
| Burundi | $7K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia accumulator imports (HS 8507): 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 8507: Electric accumulators, including separators therefor; whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of accumulator imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported accumulator worth $62.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 137% on 2023.
Which countries supply accumulator to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($31.7 million), followed by China (29%) and Zimbabwe (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 842% on the year.
What is the average import price of accumulator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.82 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $13.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of accumulator to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.1 million in 2017 to $62.1 million in 2024, an increase of 285%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $28.1 million a year.
Does Zambia also export accumulator?
Yes. Zambia exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Tanzania and the DR Congo. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $61.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for accumulator?
The HS code for accumulator is heading 8507. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8507.60 (53% of the value) and 8507.10 (31%).
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