Electrical wire and cable imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electrical wire and cable by Zambia reached $60.2 million in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 57% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $60.2M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $38.4M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $40.6M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $33.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $25.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $37.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $46.1M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $37.2M | 5.0K t |
Where Zambia imports electrical wire and cable from
Most of the value came from China (46%), South Africa (25%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+181% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.7M | 46% |
| South Africa | $14.8M | 25% |
| India | $7.3M | 12% |
| United States | $2.2M | 3.7% |
| Namibia | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| France | $714K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $630K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $613K | 1% |
| Zimbabwe | $528K | 0.9% |
| Mauritius | $432K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8544
| 8544.49 | Low voltage cable (no connectors) | 37% |
| 8544.60 | High voltage cable | 25% |
| 8544.42 | Low voltage cable with connectors | 12% |
| 8544.70 | Optical fiber cable | 8.3% |
| 8544.11 | Copper winding wire | 7.3% |
| 8544.20 | Coaxial cable | 4.8% |
| 8544.30 | Vehicle wiring sets | 4.5% |
| 8544.19 | Winding wire (non-copper) | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8544.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.77 per kg, 39% below the world average of $14.30, 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 wire and cable exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $41.3 million of electrical wire and cable in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (24%), Zimbabwe (22%), DR Congo (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+900% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $9.8M | 24% |
| Zimbabwe | $9.0M | 22% |
| DR Congo | $5.1M | 12% |
| Uganda | $3.3M | 8% |
| Tanzania | $3.1M | 7.6% |
| Botswana | $2.2M | 5.2% |
| South Africa | $2.0M | 4.7% |
| Rwanda | $1.7M | 4.1% |
| Malawi | $1.6M | 3.9% |
| Kenya | $1.5M | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia electrical wire and cable imports (HS 8544): 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 8544: Insulated wire, cable and other electric conductors, connector fitted or not; optical fibre cables of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical wire and cable imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported electrical wire and cable worth $60.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical wire and cable to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($27.7 million), followed by South Africa (25%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 181% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical wire and cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.77 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $14.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical wire and cable to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.2 million in 2017 to $60.2 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $39.9 million a year.
Does Zambia also export electrical wire and cable?
Yes. Zambia exported $41.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Zimbabwe and the DR Congo. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $18.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical wire and cable?
The HS code for electrical wire and cable is heading 8544. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8544.49 (37% of the value) and 8544.60 (25%).
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