Automotive lighting imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $2.7 million of automotive lighting in 2024 (393 tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.5 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 | $2.7M | 393 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 382 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 490 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 219 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 57 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 56 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 91 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 58 t |
Where Zambia imports automotive lighting from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (35%), China (28%), United Arab Emirates (5%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $952K | 35% |
| China | $761K | 28% |
| United Arab Emirates | $125K | 4.6% |
| United States | $119K | 4.4% |
| Taiwan | $107K | 4% |
| Japan | $85K | 3.2% |
| Finland | $64K | 2.4% |
| Australia | $39K | 1.5% |
| Austria | $39K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $35K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8512
| 8512.20 | Motor vehicle lights | 71% |
| 8512.90 | Vehicle lighting and wiper parts | 12% |
| 8512.40 | Windscreen wipers and defrosters | 8.3% |
| 8512.30 | Vehicle horns and signals | 7.5% |
| 8512.10 | Bicycle lights | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8512.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.85 per kg, 73% below the world average of $25.79, 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 automotive lighting imports (HS 8512): 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 8512: Lighting or visual signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading no. 8539), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters; electrical, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of automotive lighting imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported automotive lighting worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 393 tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply automotive lighting to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($952 thousand), followed by China (28%) and the United Arab Emirates (5%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 393% on the year.
What is the average import price of automotive lighting per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.85 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $25.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of automotive lighting to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2022 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for automotive lighting?
The HS code for automotive lighting is heading 8512. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8512.20 (71% of the value) and 8512.90 (12%).
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