Aluminium wire imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $12.4 million of aluminium wire in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $16.4 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 | $12.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 596 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 880 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 1.5K t |
Where Zambia imports aluminium wire from
The largest suppliers were Mozambique (45%), South Africa (43%), United Arab Emirates (7%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $5.5M | 45% |
| South Africa | $5.3M | 43% |
| United Arab Emirates | $927K | 7.5% |
| Malaysia | $204K | 1.7% |
| India | $147K | 1.2% |
| China | $123K | 1% |
| Malawi | $123K | 1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7605
| 7605.11 | Aluminium wire thick | 99% |
| 7605.29 | Aluminium alloy wire fine | 1.3% |
| 7605.19 | Aluminium wire fine | 0.2% |
| 7605.21 | Aluminium alloy wire thick | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7605.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.32 per kg, close to the world average of $3.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia aluminium wire imports (HS 7605): 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 7605: Aluminium wire.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium wire imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported aluminium wire worth $12.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium wire to Zambia?
Mozambique was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by South Africa (43%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 8 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of aluminium wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.32 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium wire to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $12.4 million in 2024, an increase of 243%. The peak was 2023 at $16.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium wire?
The HS code for aluminium wire is heading 7605. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 7605.11 (98% of the value) and 7605.29 (1%).
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