Coaxial cable imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coaxial cable by Zambia reached $2.9 million in 2024 (566 tonnes). That is 31% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.4 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 | $2.9M | 566 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 526 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 571 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 582 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 256 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 349 t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 649 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 837 t |
Where Zambia imports coaxial cable from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), South Africa (31%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+249% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 43% |
| South Africa | $896K | 31% |
| United States | $234K | 8.1% |
| Namibia | $84K | 2.9% |
| India | $65K | 2.3% |
| Canada | $63K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $49K | 1.7% |
| Hong Kong | $47K | 1.6% |
| Australia | $41K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $32K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.13 per kg, 57% below the world average of $11.87, 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.
Coaxial cable exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported coaxial cable worth $772 thousand (254 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 94% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $727K | 94% |
| Namibia | $16K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $16K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 1% |
| Malawi | $3K | 0.5% |
| Lesotho | $2K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0.1% |
| Madagascar | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia coaxial cable imports (HS 8544.20): 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 8544.20: Insulated electric conductors: co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors.
Common questions
What is the value of coaxial cable imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported coaxial cable worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 566 tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply coaxial cable to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by South Africa (31%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 413% on the year.
What is the average import price of coaxial cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.13 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $11.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coaxial cable to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2018 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does Zambia also export coaxial cable?
Yes. Zambia exported $772 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Namibia and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for coaxial cable?
The HS code for coaxial cable is subheading 8544.20. 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 8544 page.
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