Calculator imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of calculator by Zambia reached $3.2 million in 2024 (330 tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.7 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 | $3.2M | 330 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 134 t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 136 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 73 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 22 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 63 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 41 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 52 t |
Where Zambia imports calculator from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (34%), France (29%), China (22%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.1M | 34% |
| France | $934K | 29% |
| China | $695K | 22% |
| Hong Kong | $135K | 4.3% |
| Ireland | $70K | 2.2% |
| Singapore | $67K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $46K | 1.5% |
| Mauritius | $38K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 0.8% |
| India | $22K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8470
| 8470.50 | Cash registers | 71% |
| 8470.90 | Calculating machines (other types) | 16% |
| 8470.10 | Pocket calculators | 9.2% |
| 8470.30 | Calculating machines: non-electronic | 1.6% |
| 8470.21 | Printing calculators | 0.8% |
| 8470.29 | Desktop calculators | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8470.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.64 per kg, 85% below the world average of $65.84, 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.
Calculator exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $259 thousand of calculator in 2024 (1 tonnes). Most of it went to Malawi (35%), Botswana (32%), Seychelles (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $91K | 35% |
| Botswana | $82K | 32% |
| Seychelles | $25K | 9.6% |
| Tanzania | $21K | 8.1% |
| Lesotho | $21K | 8.1% |
| South Africa | $13K | 5.2% |
| DR Congo | $5K | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia calculator imports (HS 8470): 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 8470: Calculating machines and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions; accounting machines, postage-franking machines, ticket-issuing machines and similar, incorporating a calculating device; cash registers.
Common questions
What is the value of calculator imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported calculator worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 330 tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply calculator to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by France (29%) and China (22%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 256% on the year.
What is the average import price of calculator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.64 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $65.84 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of calculator to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does Zambia also export calculator?
Yes. Zambia exported $259 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, Botswana and the Seychelles. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for calculator?
The HS code for calculator is heading 8470. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8470.50 (71% of the value) and 8470.90 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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