Low voltage cable (no connectors) exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of low voltage cable (no connectors) by Zambia reached $33.5 million in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $37.3M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $33.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $27.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $12.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $16.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $20.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $19.8M | 3.7K t |
Where Zambia exports low voltage cable (no connectors) to
The largest buyer markets were Namibia (27%), Zimbabwe (21%), Uganda (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.48 per kg, 23% below the world average of $8.41, 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.
Low voltage cable (no connectors) imports to Zambia
Zambia imported $22.2 million of low voltage cable (no connectors) in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+241% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.4M | 65% |
| South Africa | $4.8M | 22% |
| India | $534K | 2.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $389K | 1.8% |
| United States | $351K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $291K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $208K | 0.9% |
| Namibia | $192K | 0.9% |
| Mauritius | $187K | 0.8% |
| Hong Kong | $183K | 0.8% |
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The shipment records behind Zambia low voltage cable (no connectors) exports (HS 8544.49): 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 8544.49: Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors.
Common questions
What is the value of low voltage cable (no connectors) exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported low voltage cable (no connectors) worth $33.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy low voltage cable (no connectors) from Zambia?
Namibia was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by Zimbabwe (21%) and Uganda (9%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 651% on the year.
What is the average export price of low voltage cable (no connectors) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.48 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $8.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of low voltage cable (no connectors) from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $19.8 million in 2017 to $33.5 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2023 at $37.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.1 million a year.
Does Zambia also import low voltage cable (no connectors)?
Yes. Zambia imported $22.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, South Africa and India. On balance Zambia is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for low voltage cable (no connectors)?
The HS code for low voltage cable (no connectors) is subheading 8544.49. 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 8544 page.
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