Power tool imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of power tool by Zambia reached $7.8 million in 2024 (790 tonnes). That is 26% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.8M | 790 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 835 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 601 t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 558 t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 176 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 208 t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 346 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 235 t |
Where Zambia imports power tool from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (46%), China (25%), Canada (3%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+911% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.6M | 46% |
| China | $2.0M | 25% |
| Canada | $237K | 3% |
| India | $226K | 2.9% |
| Australia | $189K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $159K | 2% |
| Brazil | $142K | 1.8% |
| Austria | $129K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $127K | 1.6% |
| Namibia | $117K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8467
| 8467.29 | Electric hand tools (other types) | 28% |
| 8467.21 | Electric hand drills | 15% |
| 8467.99 | Hand tool parts (other types) | 12% |
| 8467.89 | Hand tools with non-electric motors | 10% |
| 8467.81 | Chainsaws with non-electric motors | 9.9% |
| 8467.11 | Pneumatic rotary hand tools | 7% |
| 8467.19 | Pneumatic hand tools (non-rotary) | 6.1% |
| 8467.92 | Pneumatic tool parts | 6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8467.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.88 per kg, 41% below the world average of $16.84, 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 power tool imports (HS 8467): 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 8467: Tools; for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or non-electric motor.
Common questions
What is the value of power tool imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported power tool worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 790 tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply power tool to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by China (25%) and Canada (3%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 911% on the year.
What is the average import price of power tool per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.88 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $16.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of power tool to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for power tool?
The HS code for power tool is heading 8467. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8467.29 (28% of the value) and 8467.21 (15%).
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