Control instruments imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported control instruments worth $5.0 million (201 tonnes). Value rose 4% on 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 | $5.0M | 201 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 104 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 105 t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 99 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 39 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 46 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 72 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 36 t |
Where Zambia imports control instruments from
Most of the value came from South Africa (28%), China (24%), Japan (10%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+534% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.4M | 28% |
| China | $1.2M | 24% |
| Japan | $495K | 10% |
| India | $483K | 9.8% |
| Germany | $321K | 6.5% |
| United States | $286K | 5.8% |
| Australia | $92K | 1.9% |
| Kenya | $87K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $84K | 1.7% |
| France | $64K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 9032
| 9032.89 | Automatic control systems | 65% |
| 9032.90 | Control instrument parts | 21% |
| 9032.10 | Thermostats | 5.1% |
| 9032.81 | Hydraulic control systems | 5% |
| 9032.20 | Manostats | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9032.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.64 per kg, 63% below the world average of $65.93, 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.
Control instruments exports from Zambia
Exports of control instruments by Zambia reached $512 thousand in 2024 (16 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 90% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $462K | 90% |
| South Africa | $31K | 6.1% |
| Malawi | $8K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 0.9% |
| Uganda | $4K | 0.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $1K | 0.2% |
| China | $0K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia control instruments imports (HS 9032): 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 9032: Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus; automatic type.
Common questions
What is the value of control instruments imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported control instruments worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 201 tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply control instruments to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (24%) and Japan (10%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 534% on the year.
What is the average import price of control instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.64 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $65.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of control instruments to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Zambia also export control instruments?
Yes. Zambia exported $512 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Africa and Malawi. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for control instruments?
The HS code for control instruments is heading 9032. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 9032.89 (65% of the value) and 9032.90 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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