Electromagnet imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electromagnet by Zambia reached $2.4 million in 2024 (137 tonnes). Value rose 91% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $2.4M | 137 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 83 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 80 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 100 t |
| 2020 | $352K | 19 t |
| 2019 | $571K | 22 t |
| 2018 | $921K | 42 t |
| 2017 | $815K | 44 t |
Where Zambia imports electromagnet from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+246% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.6M | 67% |
| United States | $337K | 14% |
| China | $93K | 3.9% |
| Mauritius | $75K | 3.2% |
| Japan | $71K | 3% |
| Germany | $65K | 2.7% |
| France | $37K | 1.5% |
| India | $24K | 1% |
| Australia | $21K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8505
| 8505.90 | Electromagnets and holding devices | 62% |
| 8505.20 | Electromagnetic clutches and brakes | 22% |
| 8505.11 | Permanent metal magnets | 13% |
| 8505.19 | Non-metal permanent magnets | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8505.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.38 per kg, close to the world average of $15.58.
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 electromagnet imports (HS 8505): 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 8505: Electro-magnets; permanent magnets, intended permanent magnets; electro-magnetic, permanent magnet chucks, clamps, similar; electromagnetic couplings, clutches, brakes; electro-magnetic lifting heads.
Common questions
What is the value of electromagnet imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported electromagnet worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 137 tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 91% on 2023.
Which countries supply electromagnet to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by the United States (14%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 440% on the year.
What is the average import price of electromagnet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.38 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $15.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electromagnet to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $815 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 192%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for electromagnet?
The HS code for electromagnet is heading 8505. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8505.90 (62% of the value) and 8505.20 (22%).
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