Medium dry transformers imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medium dry transformers by Zambia reached $3.3 million in 2024 (533 tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.2 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 | $3.3M | 533 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 661 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 400 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 521 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 105 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 135 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 104 t |
| 2017 | $797K | 50 t |
Where Zambia imports medium dry transformers from
The largest suppliers were China (27%), Tanzania (14%), South Africa (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $902K | 27% |
| Tanzania | $461K | 14% |
| South Africa | $361K | 11% |
| Zimbabwe | $346K | 10% |
| Japan | $304K | 9.1% |
| United States | $269K | 8.1% |
| India | $210K | 6.3% |
| France | $132K | 4% |
| Italy | $98K | 2.9% |
| Namibia | $74K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.25 per kg, 56% below the world average of $14.12, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia medium dry transformers imports (HS 8504.33): 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 8504.33: Transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 16kVA but not exceeding 500kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of medium dry transformers imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported medium dry transformers worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 533 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium dry transformers to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($902 thousand), followed by Tanzania (14%) and South Africa (11%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 815% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium dry transformers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.25 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $14.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of medium dry transformers to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $797 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 318%. The peak was 2023 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium dry transformers?
The HS code for medium dry transformers is subheading 8504.33. 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 8504 page.
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