Gas cookers imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gas cookers by Zambia reached $3.6 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 90% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $3.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 715 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 419 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 463 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 253 t |
| 2019 | $884K | 144 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 204 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 171 t |
Where Zambia imports gas cookers from
China alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 55% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 37% |
| India | $89K | 2.5% |
| Hong Kong | $57K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $39K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $34K | 1% |
| Zimbabwe | $21K | 0.6% |
| Lebanon | $13K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $6K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.36 per kg, 43% below the world average of $5.86, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia gas cookers imports (HS 7321.11): 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 7321.11: Cooking appliances and plate warmers: for gas fuel or for both gas and other fuels, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of gas cookers imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported gas cookers worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 90% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas cookers to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by South Africa (37%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 202% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas cookers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.36 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $5.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gas cookers to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 231%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas cookers?
The HS code for gas cookers is subheading 7321.11. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7321 page.
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