Flat washers imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported flat washers worth $2.2 million (518 tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.9 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 | $2.2M | 518 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 774 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 200 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 312 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 141 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 178 t |
Where Zambia imports flat washers from
Most of the value came from South Africa (50%), United States (14%), China (7%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+226% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.1M | 50% |
| United States | $308K | 14% |
| China | $167K | 7.5% |
| Japan | $121K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $103K | 4.6% |
| Sweden | $66K | 2.9% |
| Australia | $63K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $51K | 2.3% |
| Canada | $49K | 2.2% |
| India | $43K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.33 per kg, close to the world average of $4.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Flat washers exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $265 thousand of flat washers in 2024 (160 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 97% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $257K | 97% |
| Belgium | $5K | 2% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.6% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Ethiopia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0.1% |
| Peru | $0K | 0% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia flat washers imports (HS 7318.22): 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 7318.22: Iron or steel: non-threaded washers, excluding spring and lock.
Common questions
What is the value of flat washers imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported flat washers worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 518 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply flat washers to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by the United States (14%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 620% on the year.
What is the average import price of flat washers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.33 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $4.96 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of flat washers to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2022 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Zambia also export flat washers?
Yes. Zambia exported $265 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Belgium and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for flat washers?
The HS code for flat washers is subheading 7318.22. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7318 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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