Optical radiation detector imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of optical radiation detector by Zambia reached $2.4 million in 2024 (11 tonnes). Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.0 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 | $2.4M | 11 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 7 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 18 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 9 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 4 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 8 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 8 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 10 t |
Where Zambia imports optical radiation detector from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mauritius grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.2M | 51% |
| South Africa | $453K | 19% |
| Germany | $155K | 6.5% |
| Belgium | $111K | 4.7% |
| Mauritius | $86K | 3.6% |
| India | $84K | 3.5% |
| Singapore | $41K | 1.7% |
| Austria | $34K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $34K | 1.4% |
| China | $29K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $220.06 per kg, 32% below the world average of $323.51, 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.
Optical radiation detector exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported optical radiation detector worth $250 thousand (0 tonnes). South Africa alone took 87% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $216K | 87% |
| United States | $18K | 7.1% |
| DR Congo | $16K | 6.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia optical radiation detector imports (HS 9027.50): 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 9027.50: Instruments and apparatus: using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs).
Common questions
What is the value of optical radiation detector imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported optical radiation detector worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11 tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical radiation detector to Zambia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by South Africa (19%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical radiation detector per kg?
The average declared import value was about $220.06 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $323.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical radiation detector to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2017 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Zambia also export optical radiation detector?
Yes. Zambia exported $250 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, the United States and the DR Congo. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical radiation detector?
The HS code for optical radiation detector is subheading 9027.50. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9027 page.
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