Circuit breakers imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported circuit breakers worth $2.3 million (203 tonnes). Value fell 28% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.2 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 | $2.3M | 203 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 222 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 179 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 116 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 71 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 83 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 110 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 104 t |
Where Zambia imports circuit breakers from
Most of the value came from South Africa (33%), China (30%), India (10%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $744K | 33% |
| China | $688K | 30% |
| India | $231K | 10% |
| Australia | $98K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $71K | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $65K | 2.9% |
| France | $47K | 2.1% |
| Mexico | $46K | 2% |
| United States | $37K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $36K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.16 per kg, 62% below the world average of $29.28, 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 circuit breakers imports (HS 8536.20): 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 8536.20: Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of circuit breakers imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported circuit breakers worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 203 tonnes. That ranks it 129th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply circuit breakers to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($744 thousand), followed by China (30%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average import price of circuit breakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.16 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $29.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of circuit breakers to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2023 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for circuit breakers?
The HS code for circuit breakers is subheading 8536.20. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8536 page.
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