Radar imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported radar worth $4.6 million (36 tonnes). Value rose 57% on 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 | $4.6M | 36 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 49 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 40 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 31 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 17 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 16 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 9 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 14 t |
Where Zambia imports radar from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (32%), Mauritius (13%), Eswatini (12%). Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.5M | 32% |
| Mauritius | $616K | 13% |
| Eswatini | $557K | 12% |
| Switzerland | $479K | 10% |
| Israel | $390K | 8.5% |
| France | $297K | 6.5% |
| United States | $194K | 4.2% |
| China | $192K | 4.2% |
| Australia | $72K | 1.6% |
| Mexico | $44K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8526
| 8526.91 | Radio navigation equipment | 56% |
| 8526.10 | Radar apparatus | 24% |
| 8526.92 | Radio remote control apparatus | 20% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8526.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $126.81 per kg, close to the world average of $139.13.
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 radar imports (HS 8526): 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 8526: Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote control apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of radar imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported radar worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36 tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply radar to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Mauritius (13%) and Eswatini (12%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 705% on the year.
What is the average import price of radar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $126.81 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $139.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of radar to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for radar?
The HS code for radar is heading 8526. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8526.91 (56% of the value) and 8526.10 (24%).
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