Detonator imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of detonator by Zambia reached $25.3 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. 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 | $25.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $24.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $16.0M | 807 t |
| 2021 | $17.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $15.7M | 690 t |
| 2019 | $18.1M | 563 t |
| 2018 | $17.8M | 713 t |
| 2017 | $14.8M | 646 t |
Where Zambia imports detonator from
Most of the value came from South Africa (45%), Canada (21%), India (17%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $11.4M | 45% |
| Canada | $5.3M | 21% |
| India | $4.3M | 17% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 6.5% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 5.4% |
| Sweden | $1.1M | 4.3% |
| China | $188K | 0.7% |
| Tanzania | $28K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.07 per kg, 51% below the world average of $46.92, 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.
Detonator exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $2.7 million of detonator in 2024 (114 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Angola (33%), South Africa (31%), Tanzania (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+584% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $877K | 33% |
| South Africa | $821K | 31% |
| Tanzania | $422K | 16% |
| Namibia | $358K | 13% |
| Mozambique | $74K | 2.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $52K | 1.9% |
| DR Congo | $41K | 1.5% |
| Malawi | $19K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia detonator imports (HS 3603): 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 3603: Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators.
Common questions
What is the value of detonator imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported detonator worth $25.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 188 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply detonator to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($11.4 million), followed by Canada (21%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 26% on the year.
What is the average import price of detonator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.07 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $46.92 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of detonator to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.8 million in 2017 to $25.3 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $18.7 million a year.
Does Zambia also export detonator?
Yes. Zambia exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, South Africa and Tanzania. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $22.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for detonator?
The HS code for detonator is heading 3603. In Zambia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3603.00. It sits in HS chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3603 page.
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