Electronics parts imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electronics parts by Zambia reached $3.3 million in 2024 (524 tonnes). Value fell 66% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $19.8 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 | $3.3M | 524 t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 576 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 732 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 434 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 176 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 713 t |
| 2018 | $19.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $16.3M | 1.3K t |
Where Zambia imports electronics parts from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.7M | 51% |
| China | $491K | 15% |
| Germany | $390K | 12% |
| Mauritius | $193K | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $151K | 4.6% |
| United States | $85K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $54K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $42K | 1.3% |
| Australia | $34K | 1% |
| Canada | $30K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8529
| 8529.10 | Aerials and antenna | 74% |
| 8529.90 | Reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8525 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectors | 26% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8529.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.25 per kg, 91% below the world average of $66.52, 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 electronics parts imports (HS 8529): 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 8529: Transmission apparatus; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8524 to 8528.
Common questions
What is the value of electronics parts imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported electronics parts worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 524 tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply electronics parts to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (15%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 640% on the year.
What is the average import price of electronics parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.25 per kg in 2024, 91% below the world average of $66.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electronics parts to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.3 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 80%. The peak was 2018 at $19.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for electronics parts?
The HS code for electronics parts is heading 8529. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8529.10 (74% of the value) and 8529.90 (26%).
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