Hand wrenches imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hand wrenches by Zambia reached $2.3 million in 2024 (378 tonnes). Value rose 35% 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 | $2.3M | 378 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 371 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 361 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 254 t |
| 2020 | $914K | 92 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 128 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 239 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 177 t |
Where Zambia imports hand wrenches from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.2M | 50% |
| China | $428K | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $137K | 5.9% |
| India | $127K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $102K | 4.4% |
| United States | $101K | 4.3% |
| Taiwan | $86K | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $42K | 1.8% |
| Sweden | $19K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $18K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8204
| 8204.11 | Fixed wrenches | 41% |
| 8204.20 | Socket wrenches | 30% |
| 8204.12 | Adjustable wrenches | 29% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.18 per kg, 26% below the world average of $8.30, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia hand wrenches imports (HS 8204): 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 8204: Tools, hand; hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), interchangeable spanner sockets, with or without handles.
Common questions
What is the value of hand wrenches imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported hand wrenches worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 378 tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand wrenches to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (18%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 358% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand wrenches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.18 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $8.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hand wrenches to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand wrenches?
The HS code for hand wrenches is heading 8204. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8204.11 (41% of the value) and 8204.20 (30%).
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