Ignition system imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $5.0 million of ignition system in 2024 (390 tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.0 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 | $5.0M | 390 t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 357 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 380 t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 448 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 220 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 224 t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 333 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 672 t |
Where Zambia imports ignition system from
Most of the value came from South Africa (36%), China (14%), Japan (12%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.8M | 36% |
| China | $719K | 14% |
| Japan | $604K | 12% |
| United States | $454K | 9.1% |
| Germany | $433K | 8.7% |
| Mexico | $296K | 5.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $97K | 1.9% |
| India | $66K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $65K | 1.3% |
| France | $63K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8511
| 8511.40 | Starter motors | 45% |
| 8511.50 | Engine alternators and generators | 21% |
| 8511.80 | Engine electrical components | 18% |
| 8511.90 | Ignition system parts | 7% |
| 8511.10 | Spark plugs | 5.9% |
| 8511.30 | Ignition coils and distributors | 2.4% |
| 8511.20 | Ignition magnetos and flywheels | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8511.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.84 per kg, 27% below the world average of $17.60, 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.
Ignition system exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported ignition system worth $1.9 million (24 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+734% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.1M | 56% |
| Mozambique | $763K | 40% |
| South Africa | $60K | 3.1% |
| Republic of the Congo | $6K | 0.3% |
| United States | $6K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia ignition system imports (HS 8511): 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 8511: Ignition or starting equipment; used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines; generators and cut outs used in conjunction with such engines.
Common questions
What is the value of ignition system imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported ignition system worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 390 tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply ignition system to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (14%) and Japan (12%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average import price of ignition system per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.84 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $17.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ignition system to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2021 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Zambia also export ignition system?
Yes. Zambia exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Mozambique and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for ignition system?
The HS code for ignition system is heading 8511. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8511.40 (45% of the value) and 8511.50 (21%).
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