High voltage switch imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $9.9 million of high voltage switch in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.4 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 | $9.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 884 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 488 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 427 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 246 t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 212 t |
| 2018 | $13.4M | 735 t |
| 2017 | $12.8M | 639 t |
Where Zambia imports high voltage switch from
Most of the value came from South Africa (35%), China (15%), Sweden (9%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+715% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.5M | 35% |
| China | $1.4M | 15% |
| Sweden | $931K | 9.4% |
| South Korea | $644K | 6.5% |
| India | $546K | 5.5% |
| Australia | $486K | 4.9% |
| France | $479K | 4.8% |
| United States | $410K | 4.2% |
| Canada | $345K | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $202K | 2% |
Product types under HS 8535
| 8535.21 | Medium voltage circuit breakers | 33% |
| 8535.90 | High voltage apparatus (other) | 22% |
| 8535.29 | High voltage circuit breakers | 18% |
| 8535.40 | Lightning arresters and surge suppressors | 12% |
| 8535.30 | High voltage switches | 8.5% |
| 8535.10 | High voltage fuses | 6.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8535.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.72 per kg, 65% below the world average of $27.55, 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 high voltage switch imports (HS 8535): 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 8535: Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits; for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage switch imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported high voltage switch worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage switch to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by China (15%) and Sweden (9%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 715% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage switch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.72 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $27.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high voltage switch to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.8 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2018 at $13.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage switch?
The HS code for high voltage switch is heading 8535. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8535.21 (33% of the value) and 8535.90 (22%).
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