Orthopaedic appliances imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported orthopaedic appliances worth $2.6 million (68 tonnes). That is 120% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $3.8 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 | $2.6M | 68 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 67 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 61 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 55 t |
| 2020 | $877K | 3 t |
| 2019 | $943K | 8 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 48 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 6 t |
Where Zambia imports orthopaedic appliances from
India alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.4M | 56% |
| Kenya | $293K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $282K | 11% |
| South Africa | $117K | 4.6% |
| China | $91K | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $65K | 2.5% |
| United States | $41K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $30K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $28K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $23K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 9021
| 9021.10 | Orthopedic supports | 81% |
| 9021.39 | Prosthetics (non-joint) | 8.1% |
| 9021.31 | Prosthetic body parts | 4.2% |
| 9021.90 | Worn body appliances | 2.6% |
| 9021.29 | Dental prosthetics | 1.5% |
| 9021.21 | Artificial teeth | 1.3% |
| 9021.50 | Cardiac pacemakers | 0.7% |
| 9021.40 | Hearing aids | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9021.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.72 per kg, 89% below the world average of $345.26, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia orthopaedic appliances imports (HS 9021): 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 9021: Orthopaedic appliances; including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other which are worn, carried or implanted in the body to compensate for a defect or disability.
Common questions
What is the value of orthopaedic appliances imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported orthopaedic appliances worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 68 tonnes. That ranks it 134th of 223 countries worldwide. The value was up 120% on 2023.
Which countries supply orthopaedic appliances to Zambia?
India was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Kenya (11%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 573% on the year.
What is the average import price of orthopaedic appliances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.72 per kg in 2024, 89% below the world average of $345.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of orthopaedic appliances to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2017 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for orthopaedic appliances?
The HS code for orthopaedic appliances is heading 9021. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 9021.10 (81% of the value) and 9021.39 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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