Lithium-ion batteries imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported lithium-ion batteries worth $32.6 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 425% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 83% 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 | $32.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 324 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 378 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 196 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 35 t |
| 2019 | $854K | 15 t |
| 2018 | $581K | 12 t |
| 2017 | $478K | 8 t |
Where Zambia imports lithium-ion batteries from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $19.0M | 58% |
| China | $11.1M | 34% |
| Hong Kong | $632K | 1.9% |
| Japan | $460K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $373K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $184K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $141K | 0.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $138K | 0.4% |
| Namibia | $129K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $127K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.67 per kg, 38% below the world average of $31.77, 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.
Lithium-ion batteries exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $847 thousand of lithium-ion batteries in 2024 (49 tonnes). Zimbabwe alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+928% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia lithium-ion batteries imports (HS 8507.60): 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 8507.60: Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lithium-ion batteries imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported lithium-ion batteries worth $32.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 425% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithium-ion batteries to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($19.0 million), followed by China (34%) and Hong Kong (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 845% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithium-ion batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.67 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $31.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lithium-ion batteries to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $478 thousand in 2017 to $32.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
Does Zambia also export lithium-ion batteries?
Yes. Zambia exported $847 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Namibia. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $31.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for lithium-ion batteries?
The HS code for lithium-ion batteries is subheading 8507.60. 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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