Non-electric water heaters imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of non-electric water heaters by Zambia reached $5.6 million in 2024 (311 tonnes). Value rose 2008% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $5.6M | 311 t |
| 2023 | $267K | 49 t |
| 2022 | $721K | 112 t |
| 2021 | $204K | 40 t |
| 2020 | $593K | 121 t |
| 2019 | $885K | 152 t |
| 2018 | $780K | 139 t |
| 2017 | $751K | 143 t |
Where Zambia imports non-electric water heaters from
Namibia alone supplied 89% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+488% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $5.0M | 89% |
| China | $309K | 5.5% |
| South Africa | $193K | 3.4% |
| Sweden | $62K | 1.1% |
| Kenya | $26K | 0.5% |
| India | $23K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $5K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $5K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.11 per kg, 151% above the world average of $7.21. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia non-electric water heaters imports (HS 8419.19): 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 8419.19: Heaters: instantaneous or storage water heaters, non-electric, other than instantaneous gas water heaters.
Common questions
What is the value of non-electric water heaters imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported non-electric water heaters worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 311 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply non-electric water heaters to Zambia?
Namibia was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by China (5%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 632% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-electric water heaters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.11 per kg in 2024, 151% above the world average of $7.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of non-electric water heaters to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $751 thousand in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 650%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-electric water heaters?
The HS code for non-electric water heaters is subheading 8419.19. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8419 page.
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