Electric motor imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric motor by Zambia reached $32.4 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 61% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $20.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $16.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $14.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 785 t |
| 2019 | $20.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $23.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $16.3M | 1.3K t |
Where Zambia imports electric motor from
Most of the value came from South Africa (27%), Germany (17%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.8M | 27% |
| Germany | $5.6M | 17% |
| China | $4.8M | 15% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 12% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.8M | 5.5% |
| Japan | $1.8M | 5.5% |
| Brazil | $1.5M | 4.7% |
| United States | $1.3M | 4% |
| Lebanon | $541K | 1.7% |
| India | $519K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8501
| 8501.53 | High power three-phase motors | 33% |
| 8501.34 | High power DC motors | 21% |
| 8501.52 | Three-phase AC motors to 75kw | 11% |
| 8501.64 | High capacity AC alternators | 5.2% |
| 8501.31 | DC motors up to 750w | 5% |
| 8501.10 | Low power electric motors | 4.7% |
| 8501.61 | AC alternators up to 75kva | 3.8% |
| 8501.51 | Three-phase AC motors up to 750w | 3.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8501.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.38 per kg, 30% below the world average of $13.41, 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 motor exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $1.8 million of electric motor in 2024 (419 tonnes). South Africa alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+461% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.1M | 63% |
| DR Congo | $349K | 20% |
| Germany | $111K | 6.2% |
| United States | $103K | 5.7% |
| Tanzania | $32K | 1.8% |
| Botswana | $31K | 1.7% |
| Uganda | $21K | 1.2% |
| Namibia | $6K | 0.3% |
| Mozambique | $4K | 0.2% |
| Chile | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia electric motor imports (HS 8501): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 8501: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets).
Common questions
What is the value of electric motor imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported electric motor worth $32.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric motor to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Germany (17%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 713% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric motor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.38 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $13.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric motor to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.3 million in 2017 to $32.4 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.0 million a year.
Does Zambia also export electric motor?
Yes. Zambia exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, the DR Congo and Germany. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $30.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric motor?
The HS code for electric motor is heading 8501. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8501.53 (33% of the value) and 8501.34 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Zambia. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
Electric motor product types in Zambia
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.