Control panel imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported control panel worth $45.7 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 66% 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 | $45.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $27.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $17.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $18.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $19.0M | 672 t |
| 2019 | $23.7M | 741 t |
| 2018 | $29.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $31.3M | 724 t |
Where Zambia imports control panel from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (30%), China (30%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, Mauritius grew fastest (+469% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $13.6M | 30% |
| China | $13.5M | 30% |
| Germany | $6.9M | 15% |
| India | $3.6M | 7.8% |
| Mauritius | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| United States | $907K | 2% |
| France | $855K | 1.9% |
| Japan | $711K | 1.6% |
| Namibia | $642K | 1.4% |
| Czech Republic | $409K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8537
| 8537.10 | Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading… | 54% |
| 8537.20 | High voltage distribution panels | 47% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8537.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.70 per kg, 64% below the world average of $63.20, 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 panel exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported control panel worth $637 thousand (61 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (45%), South Africa (25%), United Arab Emirates (17%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+324% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $290K | 45% |
| South Africa | $162K | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $108K | 17% |
| Cameroon | $20K | 3.1% |
| Hong Kong | $15K | 2.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $14K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $6K | 1% |
| Lesotho | $5K | 0.8% |
| Uganda | $4K | 0.6% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia control panel imports (HS 8537): 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 8537: Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, bases with apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 for electricity control and distribution, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517).
Common questions
What is the value of control panel imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported control panel worth $45.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply control panel to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($13.6 million), followed by China (30%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 469% on the year.
What is the average import price of control panel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.70 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $63.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of control panel to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.3 million in 2017 to $45.7 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $26.7 million a year.
Does Zambia also export control panel?
Yes. Zambia exported $637 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $45.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for control panel?
The HS code for control panel is heading 8537. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8537.10 (54% of the value) and 8537.20 (46%).
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