Analytical instruments imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of analytical instruments by Zambia reached $10.2 million in 2024 (122 tonnes). That is 3% 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 | $10.2M | 122 t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 73 t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 93 t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 270 t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 34 t |
| 2019 | $12.2M | 53 t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 483 t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 41 t |
Where Zambia imports analytical instruments from
Most of the value came from South Africa (27%), United States (16%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+220% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.8M | 27% |
| United States | $1.6M | 16% |
| China | $861K | 8.5% |
| Germany | $819K | 8.1% |
| Belgium | $616K | 6.1% |
| India | $545K | 5.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $523K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $507K | 5% |
| France | $425K | 4.2% |
| Mauritius | $280K | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 9027
| 9027.90 | Microtomes | 27% |
| 9027.80 | Material property analyzers | 26% |
| 9027.50 | Optical radiation detector | 23% |
| 9027.10 | Gas analysis equipment | 11% |
| 9027.30 | Spectrometers | 9.8% |
| 9027.20 | Chromatography equipment | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9027.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $83.18 per kg, 63% below the world average of $222.98, 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.
Analytical instruments exports from Zambia
Exports of analytical instruments by Zambia reached $486 thousand in 2024 (41 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Africa (48%), DR Congo (28%), Malaysia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $235K | 48% |
| DR Congo | $135K | 28% |
| Malaysia | $38K | 7.8% |
| Mozambique | $24K | 4.8% |
| United States | $21K | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $8K | 1.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $2K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.4% |
| Hungary | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia analytical instruments imports (HS 9027): 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 9027: Instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis (e.g. polarimeters, spectrometers), for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, etc, for measuring quantities of heat, sound or light.
Common questions
What is the value of analytical instruments imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported analytical instruments worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 122 tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply analytical instruments to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by the United States (16%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 220% on the year.
What is the average import price of analytical instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $83.18 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $222.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of analytical instruments to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2019 at $12.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
Does Zambia also export analytical instruments?
Yes. Zambia exported $486 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, the DR Congo and Malaysia. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for analytical instruments?
The HS code for analytical instruments is heading 9027. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 9027.90 (27% of the value) and 9027.80 (26%).
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