Air conditioner imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported air conditioner worth $10.5 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 14% more than in 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 | $10.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 963 t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 889 t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 957 t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 824 t |
Where Zambia imports air conditioner from
Most of the value came from South Africa (38%), China (37%), South Korea (4%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+389% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.0M | 38% |
| China | $3.9M | 37% |
| South Korea | $469K | 4.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $299K | 2.9% |
| Serbia | $236K | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $207K | 2% |
| United States | $177K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $172K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $144K | 1.4% |
| India | $112K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8415
| 8415.10 | Window and wall air conditioners | 56% |
| 8415.90 | Air conditioning parts | 16% |
| 8415.82 | Central air conditioning units | 9.5% |
| 8415.81 | Reversible heat pumps | 9.2% |
| 8415.83 | Evaporative coolers | 6.9% |
| 8415.20 | Vehicle air conditioners | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8415.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.77 per kg, 42% below the world average of $9.92, 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 air conditioner imports (HS 8415): 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 8415: Air conditioning machines; comprising a motor driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, including those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately regulated.
Common questions
What is the value of air conditioner imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported air conditioner worth $10.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 145th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply air conditioner to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by China (37%) and South Korea (4%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 389% on the year.
What is the average import price of air conditioner per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.77 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $9.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of air conditioner to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $10.5 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2018 at $10.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for air conditioner?
The HS code for air conditioner is heading 8415. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8415.10 (56% of the value) and 8415.90 (16%).
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