Color television sets imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $11.8 million of color television sets in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 45% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $27.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $21.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $19.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $15.5M | 695 t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 638 t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 548 t |
| 2018 | $27.0M | 929 t |
| 2017 | $16.4M | 520 t |
Where Zambia imports color television sets from
South Africa alone supplied 59% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.0M | 59% |
| China | $2.3M | 20% |
| Mauritius | $1.5M | 12% |
| Egypt | $666K | 5.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $101K | 0.9% |
| Slovakia | $75K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $67K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $41K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $35K | 0.3% |
| United States | $12K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.05 per kg, 58% below the world average of $23.98, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia color television sets imports (HS 8528.72): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 8528.72: Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen.
Common questions
What is the value of color television sets imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported color television sets worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply color television sets to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by China (20%) and Mauritius (12%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 34 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of color television sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.05 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $23.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of color television sets to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.4 million in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2018 at $27.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for color television sets?
The HS code for color television sets is subheading 8528.72. 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 8528 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Zambia. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
World color television sets trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for Zambia
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.