Lasers imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported lasers worth $3.0 million (70 tonnes). That is 359% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% 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 | $3.0M | 70 t |
| 2023 | $648K | 9 t |
| 2022 | $298K | 4 t |
| 2021 | $289K | 5 t |
| 2020 | $266K | 6 t |
| 2019 | $201K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $795K | 3 t |
| 2017 | $206K | 3 t |
Where Zambia imports lasers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+434% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 77% |
| South Africa | $404K | 14% |
| United States | $142K | 4.8% |
| Australia | $36K | 1.2% |
| Niger | $19K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $19K | 0.6% |
| Austria | $16K | 0.5% |
| France | $15K | 0.5% |
| India | $13K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $12K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 9013
| 9013.80 | Optical devices (other) | 87% |
| 9013.20 | Lasers: other than laser diodes | 11% |
| 9013.90 | Optical instrument parts | 1.3% |
| 9013.10 | Optical instrument sights | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9013.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $42.63 per kg, 82% below the world average of $236.30, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia lasers imports (HS 9013): 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 9013: Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of lasers imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported lasers worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 359% on 2023.
Which countries supply lasers to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by South Africa (14%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 842% on the year.
What is the average import price of lasers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $42.63 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $236.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lasers to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $206 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $710 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for lasers?
The HS code for lasers is heading 9013. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 9013.80 (87% of the value) and 9013.20 (11%).
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