Battery imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $7.0 million of battery in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 83% on 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 | $7.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 233 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 237 t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 405 t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 445 t |
Where Zambia imports battery from
South Africa alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+895% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.6M | 65% |
| China | $1.2M | 17% |
| Singapore | $454K | 6.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $281K | 4% |
| Hong Kong | $166K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $83K | 1.2% |
| Denmark | $59K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $48K | 0.7% |
| Indonesia | $45K | 0.6% |
| United States | $29K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8506
| 8506.50 | Lithium primary batteries | 60% |
| 8506.80 | Alkaline primary batteries | 23% |
| 8506.10 | Manganese dioxide batteries | 13% |
| 8506.90 | Primary battery parts | 2.4% |
| 8506.40 | Silver oxide batteries | 0.6% |
| 8506.30 | Cells and batteries: primary, mercuric oxide | 0.5% |
| 8506.60 | Air-zinc batteries | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.31 per kg, 58% below the world average of $7.83, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia battery imports (HS 8506): 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 8506: Cells and batteries; primary.
Common questions
What is the value of battery imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported battery worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 83% on 2023.
Which countries supply battery to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by China (17%) and Singapore (6%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 895% on the year.
What is the average import price of battery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.31 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $7.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of battery to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for battery?
The HS code for battery is heading 8506. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8506.50 (60% of the value) and 8506.80 (23%).
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