Low voltage switch imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported low voltage switch worth $20.9 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 21% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $38.7 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 | $20.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $17.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $16.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $16.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 448 t |
| 2019 | $38.7M | 828 t |
| 2018 | $23.7M | 968 t |
| 2017 | $15.8M | 560 t |
Where Zambia imports low voltage switch from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (34%), China (26%), United States (5%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+555% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.1M | 34% |
| China | $5.5M | 26% |
| United States | $996K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $988K | 4.7% |
| India | $905K | 4.3% |
| Lebanon | $812K | 3.9% |
| France | $584K | 2.8% |
| Japan | $442K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $376K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $366K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 8536
| 8536.90 | Electrical switching apparatus (other) | 33% |
| 8536.50 | Electrical switches | 21% |
| 8536.20 | Circuit breakers | 11% |
| 8536.70 | Optical fiber connectors | 9.2% |
| 8536.69 | Plugs and sockets | 7.3% |
| 8536.30 | Circuit protection devices | 6.8% |
| 8536.49 | Relays (higher voltage) | 5.4% |
| 8536.41 | Low voltage relays | 2.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8536.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.12 per kg, 78% below the world average of $37.06, 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 switch exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $676 thousand of low voltage switch in 2024 (45 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 67% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $454K | 67% |
| Ghana | $63K | 9.3% |
| South Africa | $36K | 5.4% |
| Mozambique | $36K | 5.3% |
| Uganda | $20K | 2.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $20K | 2.9% |
| India | $10K | 1.5% |
| Tanzania | $7K | 1% |
| Malawi | $6K | 0.9% |
| Namibia | $4K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia low voltage switch imports (HS 8536): 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 8536: Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts; connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables.
Common questions
What is the value of low voltage switch imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported low voltage switch worth $20.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 126th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply low voltage switch to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by China (26%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 80 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 555% on the year.
What is the average import price of low voltage switch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.12 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $37.06 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 switch to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.8 million in 2017 to $20.9 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2019 at $38.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.2 million a year.
Does Zambia also export low voltage switch?
Yes. Zambia exported $676 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Ghana and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $20.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for low voltage switch?
The HS code for low voltage switch is heading 8536. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8536.90 (33% of the value) and 8536.50 (21%).
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