Electric heater imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported electric heater worth $15.1 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $21.8 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 | $15.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $21.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $20.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $16.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $14.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $18.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $17.0M | 2.4K t |
Where Zambia imports electric heater from
South Africa alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.4M | 56% |
| China | $4.0M | 27% |
| Egypt | $892K | 5.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $537K | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $372K | 2.5% |
| India | $225K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $94K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $79K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $68K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $36K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8516
| 8516.60 | Domestic cooking appliances | 44% |
| 8516.10 | Electric water heaters | 19% |
| 8516.79 | Domestic heating appliances (other) | 11% |
| 8516.50 | Microwave ovens | 8% |
| 8516.40 | Electric irons | 5.2% |
| 8516.80 | Electric heating resistors | 2.9% |
| 8516.29 | Electric space heating systems | 2.8% |
| 8516.90 | Heating appliance parts | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8516.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.38 per kg, 57% below the world average of $10.19, 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.
Electric heater exports from Zambia
Exports of electric heater by Zambia reached $302 thousand in 2024 (52 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $181K | 60% |
| DR Congo | $106K | 35% |
| Mozambique | $11K | 3.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $1K | 0.5% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.3% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia electric heater imports (HS 8516): 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 8516: Electric water, space, soil heaters; electro-thermic hair-dressing apparatus; hand dryers, irons; electro-thermic appliances for domestic purposes; electro heating resistors, not of heading no. 8545.
Common questions
What is the value of electric heater imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported electric heater worth $15.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 126th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric heater to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by China (27%) and Egypt (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric heater per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.38 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $10.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric heater to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.0 million in 2017 to $15.1 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2023 at $21.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.9 million a year.
Does Zambia also export electric heater?
Yes. Zambia exported $302 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, the DR Congo and Mozambique. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $14.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric heater?
The HS code for electric heater is heading 8516. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8516.60 (44% of the value) and 8516.10 (19%).
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