Electric water heaters imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $2.9 million of electric water heaters in 2024 (703 tonnes). Value fell 10% from 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
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.9M | 703 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 852 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 747 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 581 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 161 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 207 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 291 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 255 t |
Where Zambia imports electric water heaters from
Most of the value came from South Africa (40%), Egypt (31%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.1M | 40% |
| Egypt | $876K | 31% |
| China | $405K | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $280K | 9.8% |
| India | $72K | 2.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $35K | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $21K | 0.7% |
| Tanzania | $8K | 0.3% |
| France | $8K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.07 per kg, 47% below the world average of $7.63, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia electric water heaters imports (HS 8516.10): 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 8516.10: Heaters: electric, instantaneous or storage water and immersion heaters.
Common questions
What is the value of electric water heaters imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported electric water heaters worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 703 tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric water heaters to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Egypt (31%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 797% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric water heaters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.07 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $7.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric water heaters to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. The peak was 2022 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric water heaters?
The HS code for electric water heaters is subheading 8516.10. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8516 page.
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