Aluminium cables imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported aluminium cables worth $2.2 million (617 tonnes). Value fell 45% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.0 million.
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 | $2.2M | 617 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 762 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 636 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $399K | 156 t |
Where Zambia imports aluminium cables from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mozambique grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.6M | 70% |
| China | $466K | 21% |
| Mozambique | $177K | 8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16K | 0.7% |
| India | $6K | 0.3% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.1% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Greece | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7614
| 7614.90 | Aluminium: stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), other than steel core | 59% |
| 7614.10 | Aluminium steel-cored cables | 41% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7614.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.62 per kg, close to the world average of $3.90.
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 aluminium cables imports (HS 7614): 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 7614: Aluminium; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated).
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium cables imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported aluminium cables worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 617 tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium cables to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (21%) and Mozambique (8%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 382% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium cables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.62 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aluminium cables to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $399 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 459%. The peak was 2023 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium cables?
The HS code for aluminium cables is heading 7614. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 7614.90 (59% of the value) and 7614.10 (41%).
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