Computer storage units imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of computer storage units by Zambia reached $2.8 million in 2024 (20 tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.8 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 | $2.8M | 20 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 23 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 28 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 67 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 7 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 12 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 20 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 12 t |
Where Zambia imports computer storage units from
Most of the value came from South Africa (34%), China (23%), Ireland (7%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $953K | 34% |
| China | $657K | 23% |
| Ireland | $203K | 7.2% |
| United States | $187K | 6.6% |
| United Kingdom | $117K | 4.1% |
| Mexico | $110K | 3.9% |
| Italy | $93K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $86K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $82K | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $40K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $142.68 per kg, 63% below the world average of $384.45, 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 computer storage units imports (HS 8471.70): 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 8471.70: Units of automatic data processing machines: storage units.
Common questions
What is the value of computer storage units imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported computer storage units worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20 tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 219 countries worldwide. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer storage units to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($953 thousand), followed by China (23%) and Ireland (7%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 596% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer storage units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $142.68 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $384.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of computer storage units to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2018 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer storage units?
The HS code for computer storage units is subheading 8471.70. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8471 page.
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