Prefabricated buildings imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prefabricated buildings by Zambia reached $16.3 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). That is 52% 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 | $16.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $13.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $19.2M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $12.2M | 4.3K t |
Where Zambia imports prefabricated buildings from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+201% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.4M | 51% |
| China | $3.4M | 21% |
| Namibia | $1.2M | 7.3% |
| United States | $841K | 5.2% |
| Morocco | $722K | 4.4% |
| Kenya | $688K | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $222K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $196K | 1.2% |
| Mauritius | $185K | 1.1% |
| Australia | $145K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 9406
| 9406.90 | Buildings: prefabricated, not of wood | 99% |
| 9406.10 | Prefabricated wooden building | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9406.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.88 per kg, 30% above the world average of $2.98. 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.
Prefabricated buildings exports from Zambia
Exports of prefabricated buildings by Zambia reached $500 thousand in 2024 (173 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 78% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $390K | 78% |
| Malawi | $53K | 11% |
| Lesotho | $29K | 5.8% |
| Namibia | $19K | 3.8% |
| South Africa | $7K | 1.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $3K | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia prefabricated buildings imports (HS 9406): 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 9406: Buildings; prefabricated.
Common questions
What is the value of prefabricated buildings imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported prefabricated buildings worth $16.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply prefabricated buildings to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by China (21%) and Namibia (7%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 201% on the year.
What is the average import price of prefabricated buildings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.88 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $2.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of prefabricated buildings to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.2 million in 2017 to $16.3 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2018 at $19.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
Does Zambia also export prefabricated buildings?
Yes. Zambia exported $500 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Malawi and Lesotho. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $15.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for prefabricated buildings?
The HS code for prefabricated buildings is heading 9406. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 9406.90 (99% of the value) and 9406.10 (1%).
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