Catheters and cannulae imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $4.2 million of catheters and cannulae in 2024 (480 tonnes). Value fell 19% from 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 | $4.2M | 480 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 627 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 249 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 300 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 350 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 188 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 496 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 230 t |
Where Zambia imports catheters and cannulae from
Most of the value came from India (47%), China (28%), South Africa (12%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+679% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.0M | 47% |
| China | $1.2M | 29% |
| South Africa | $489K | 12% |
| Tanzania | $137K | 3.2% |
| Kenya | $93K | 2.2% |
| United States | $88K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $55K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $44K | 1% |
| Denmark | $37K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $26K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.85 per kg, 84% below the world average of $53.86, 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 catheters and cannulae imports (HS 9018.39): 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 9018.39: Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: catheters, cannulae and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of catheters and cannulae imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported catheters and cannulae worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 480 tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply catheters and cannulae to Zambia?
India was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (28%) and South Africa (12%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 679% on the year.
What is the average import price of catheters and cannulae per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.85 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $53.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of catheters and cannulae to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2023 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for catheters and cannulae?
The HS code for catheters and cannulae is subheading 9018.39. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9018 page.
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