Metal fittings imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal fittings by Zambia reached $2.1 million in 2024 (363 tonnes). Value rose 69% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.6 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 | $2.1M | 363 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 310 t |
| 2022 | $950K | 299 t |
| 2021 | $777K | 313 t |
| 2020 | $807K | 80 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 202 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 234 t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 549 t |
Where Zambia imports metal fittings from
Most of the value came from Sweden (32%), South Africa (30%), United States (15%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $667K | 32% |
| South Africa | $635K | 30% |
| United States | $312K | 15% |
| China | $159K | 7.6% |
| Canada | $77K | 3.7% |
| Lebanon | $55K | 2.7% |
| Botswana | $32K | 1.5% |
| Hong Kong | $27K | 1.3% |
| Finland | $27K | 1.3% |
| Mexico | $21K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.76 per kg, 43% below the world average of $10.14, 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 metal fittings imports (HS 8302.49): 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 8302.49: Mountings, fittings and similar articles: suitable for other than buildings or furniture, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal fittings imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported metal fittings worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 363 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal fittings to Zambia?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($667 thousand), followed by South Africa (30%) and the United States (15%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 540% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.76 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $10.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal fittings to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 69%. The peak was 2017 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal fittings?
The HS code for metal fittings is subheading 8302.49. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 page.
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