Coated arc welding electrodes imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coated arc welding electrodes by Zambia reached $3.5 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 26% more than in 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 | $3.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 844 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 757 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 806 t |
Where Zambia imports coated arc welding electrodes from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.3M | 65% |
| China | $910K | 26% |
| India | $114K | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $63K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $19K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $13K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $12K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $9K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.10 per kg, close to the world average of $2.15.
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 coated arc welding electrodes imports (HS 8311.10): 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 8311.10: Electrodes: coated, of base metal, for electric arc-welding.
Common questions
What is the value of coated arc welding electrodes imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported coated arc welding electrodes worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated arc welding electrodes to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (26%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated arc welding electrodes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.10 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated arc welding electrodes to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated arc welding electrodes?
The HS code for coated arc welding electrodes is subheading 8311.10. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8311 page.
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