Electrical machinery imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $4.9 million of electrical machinery in 2024 (535 tonnes). That is 61% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.2 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 | $4.9M | 535 t |
| 2023 | $12.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $14.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 553 t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 178 t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 283 t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 86 t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 101 t |
Where Zambia imports electrical machinery from
Most of the value came from South Africa (43%), China (27%), Mexico (5%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.1M | 43% |
| China | $1.3M | 27% |
| Mexico | $227K | 4.7% |
| United States | $206K | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $194K | 4% |
| India | $145K | 3% |
| Czech Republic | $124K | 2.6% |
| Japan | $108K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $77K | 1.6% |
| Hong Kong | $58K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8543
| 8543.70 | Specialized electrical machines | 70% |
| 8543.90 | Electrical machinery parts | 17% |
| 8543.30 | Electroplating machinery | 12% |
| 8543.20 | Signal generators | 0.7% |
| 8543.10 | Particle accelerators | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8543.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.10 per kg, 88% below the world average of $74.10, 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.
Electrical machinery exports from Zambia
Exports of electrical machinery by Zambia reached $293 thousand in 2024 (7 tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (36%), South Africa (31%), Australia (27%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+463% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $107K | 36% |
| South Africa | $91K | 31% |
| Australia | $81K | 28% |
| Namibia | $7K | 2.4% |
| Luxembourg | $2K | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $2K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0.4% |
| China | $1K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia electrical machinery imports (HS 8543): 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 8543: Electrical machines and apparatus; having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical machinery imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported electrical machinery worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 535 tonnes. That ranks it 131st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical machinery to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (27%) and Mexico (5%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 340% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.10 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $74.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electrical machinery to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2022 at $14.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
Does Zambia also export electrical machinery?
Yes. Zambia exported $293 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Africa and Australia. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical machinery?
The HS code for electrical machinery is heading 8543. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8543.70 (70% of the value) and 8543.90 (17%).
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