Electric meters imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric meters by Zambia reached $9.4 million in 2024 (132 tonnes). That is 598% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $20.3 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 | $9.4M | 132 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 35 t |
| 2022 | $20.3M | 179 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 79 t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 91 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 78 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 63 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 34 t |
Where Zambia imports electric meters from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+485% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.7M | 71% |
| Slovenia | $1.9M | 20% |
| China | $483K | 5.1% |
| Hong Kong | $189K | 2% |
| Germany | $107K | 1.1% |
| United States | $36K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $27K | 0.3% |
| India | $4K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $71.15 per kg, 41% above the world average of $50.36. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia electric meters imports (HS 9028.30): 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 9028.30: Meters: electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of electric meters imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported electric meters worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 132 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 598% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric meters to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Slovenia (20%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 485% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $71.15 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $50.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric meters to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 354%. The peak was 2022 at $20.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric meters?
The HS code for electric meters is subheading 9028.30. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9028 page.
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