Monitor imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of monitor by Zambia reached $19.1 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 38% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $52.3 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 | $19.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $31.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $32.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $24.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $18.4M | 806 t |
| 2019 | $25.3M | 754 t |
| 2018 | $52.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $31.5M | 781 t |
Where Zambia imports monitor from
Most of the value came from South Africa (49%), China (27%), Mauritius (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $9.4M | 49% |
| China | $5.1M | 27% |
| Mauritius | $1.5M | 7.7% |
| Egypt | $667K | 3.5% |
| Malawi | $555K | 2.9% |
| Hong Kong | $367K | 1.9% |
| United States | $282K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $216K | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $153K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $99K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8528
| 8528.72 | Color television sets | 62% |
| 8528.71 | Television receivers without screen | 19% |
| 8528.59 | Flat panel displays (other) | 4.5% |
| 8528.52 | Computer monitors | 4.2% |
| 8528.73 | Monochrome television sets | 3.6% |
| 8528.69 | Projectors (other) | 2.9% |
| 8528.62 | Computer projectors | 2.5% |
| 8528.49 | CRT monitors (other) | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8528.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.32 per kg, 60% below the world average of $28.54, 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 monitor imports (HS 8528): 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 8528: Monitors and projectors, not incorporating television reception apparatus; reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of monitor imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported monitor worth $19.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply monitor to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by China (27%) and Mauritius (8%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 514% on the year.
What is the average import price of monitor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.32 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $28.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of monitor to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.5 million in 2017 to $19.1 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2018 at $52.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for monitor?
The HS code for monitor is heading 8528. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8528.72 (62% of the value) and 8528.71 (19%).
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