Lead-acid traction batteries imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lead-acid traction batteries by Zambia reached $6.3 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 158% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $8.6 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 | $6.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 926 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 576 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 868 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 951 t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 743 t |
Where Zambia imports lead-acid traction batteries from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), South Africa (27%), Lebanon (11%). Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 48% |
| South Africa | $1.7M | 27% |
| Lebanon | $690K | 11% |
| India | $408K | 6.5% |
| Kenya | $216K | 3.4% |
| Greece | $85K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $33K | 0.5% |
| Botswana | $31K | 0.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $30K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $20K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.76 per kg, close to the world average of $3.90.
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 lead-acid traction batteries imports (HS 8507.20): 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 8507.20: Electric accumulators: lead-acid, (other than for starting piston engines), including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lead-acid traction batteries imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported lead-acid traction batteries worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 158% on 2023.
Which countries supply lead-acid traction batteries to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by South Africa (27%) and Lebanon (11%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 725% on the year.
What is the average import price of lead-acid traction batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.76 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lead-acid traction batteries to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 130%. The peak was 2019 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead-acid traction batteries?
The HS code for lead-acid traction batteries is subheading 8507.20. 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 8507 page.
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