Low voltage cable with connectors imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported low voltage cable with connectors worth $7.3 million (754 tonnes). Value rose 82% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $7.3M | 754 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 449 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 275 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 428 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 117 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 229 t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 214 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 134 t |
Where Zambia imports low voltage cable with connectors from
The largest suppliers were India (32%), China (23%), South Africa (18%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.3M | 32% |
| China | $1.7M | 23% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 18% |
| United States | $649K | 8.9% |
| Mexico | $181K | 2.5% |
| France | $177K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $153K | 2.1% |
| Sweden | $103K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $97K | 1.3% |
| Tunisia | $72K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.69 per kg, 62% below the world average of $25.63, 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 with connectors exports from Zambia
Exports of low voltage cable with connectors by Zambia reached $401 thousand in 2024 (37 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+869% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $273K | 68% |
| DR Congo | $71K | 18% |
| South Africa | $32K | 8.1% |
| China | $13K | 3.3% |
| India | $6K | 1.6% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0.3% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.2% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0.1% |
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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 8544.42: Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectors.
Common questions
What is the value of low voltage cable with connectors imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported low voltage cable with connectors worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 754 tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply low voltage cable with connectors to Zambia?
India was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (23%) and South Africa (18%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 222% on the year.
What is the average import price of low voltage cable with connectors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.69 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $25.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of low voltage cable with connectors to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 114%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Zambia also export low voltage cable with connectors?
Yes. Zambia exported $401 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, the DR Congo and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for low voltage cable with connectors?
The HS code for low voltage cable with connectors is subheading 8544.42. 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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