High power three-phase motors imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $10.7 million of high power three-phase motors in 2024 (939 tonnes). Value rose 82% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $10.7M | 939 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 372 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 480 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 196 t |
| 2020 | $801K | 86 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 370 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 438 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 368 t |
Where Zambia imports high power three-phase motors from
The largest suppliers were Germany (49%), South Africa (17%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+767% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.3M | 49% |
| South Africa | $1.8M | 17% |
| China | $1.4M | 13% |
| Brazil | $1.2M | 11% |
| United States | $356K | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $259K | 2.4% |
| Namibia | $99K | 0.9% |
| France | $82K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $70K | 0.7% |
| India | $40K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.36 per kg, close to the world average of $13.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High power three-phase motors exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $1.1 million of high power three-phase motors in 2024 (201 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $862K | 80% |
| Germany | $111K | 10% |
| DR Congo | $103K | 9.6% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia high power three-phase motors imports (HS 8501.53): 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 8501.53: Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 75kW.
Common questions
What is the value of high power three-phase motors imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported high power three-phase motors worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 939 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply high power three-phase motors to Zambia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by South Africa (17%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 767% on the year.
What is the average import price of high power three-phase motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.36 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $13.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high power three-phase motors to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, an increase of 171%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Zambia also export high power three-phase motors?
Yes. Zambia exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Germany and the DR Congo. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $9.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for high power three-phase motors?
The HS code for high power three-phase motors is subheading 8501.53. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8501 page.
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