Computer parts imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of computer parts by Zambia reached $5.7 million in 2024 (156 tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.3 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 | $5.7M | 156 t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 130 t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 191 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 171 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 343 t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 563 t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 453 t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 89 t |
Where Zambia imports computer parts from
Most of the value came from South Africa (38%), United Arab Emirates (23%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+982% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.1M | 38% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 23% |
| Germany | $648K | 11% |
| China | $421K | 7.4% |
| Netherlands | $413K | 7.3% |
| United States | $149K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $107K | 1.9% |
| New Zealand | $77K | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | $54K | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $49K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8473
| 8473.30 | Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471 | 82% |
| 8473.40 | Office machine parts | 11% |
| 8473.29 | Calculator and register parts | 5.4% |
| 8473.50 | Office equipment parts (multipurpose) | 1.7% |
| 8473.21 | Portable calculator parts | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8473.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.41 per kg, 73% below the world average of $132.75, 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.
Computer parts exports from Zambia
Exports of computer parts by Zambia reached $1.2 million in 2024 (84 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $995K | 80% |
| Malaysia | $82K | 6.6% |
| South Africa | $63K | 5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $29K | 2.4% |
| DR Congo | $29K | 2.3% |
| Botswana | $25K | 2% |
| Malawi | $8K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $4K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia computer parts imports (HS 8473): 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 8473: Machinery; parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) suitable for use solely or principally with machines of headings 84.70 to 84.72.
Common questions
What is the value of computer parts imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported computer parts worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 156 tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 226 countries worldwide. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer parts to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (23%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 982% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $36.41 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $132.75 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of computer parts to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2019 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does Zambia also export computer parts?
Yes. Zambia exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Malaysia and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer parts?
The HS code for computer parts is heading 8473. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8473.30 (82% of the value) and 8473.40 (11%).
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