Radio receiver imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $2.5 million of radio receiver in 2024 (157 tonnes). That is 45% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.5 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 | $2.5M | 157 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 328 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 313 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 368 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 101 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 97 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 292 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 94 t |
Where Zambia imports radio receiver from
China alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+844% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 65% |
| South Africa | $448K | 18% |
| Kenya | $211K | 8.5% |
| Netherlands | $65K | 2.7% |
| Tanzania | $59K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $22K | 0.9% |
| India | $21K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14K | 0.6% |
| United States | $14K | 0.6% |
| Mauritius | $9K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8527
| 8527.99 | Radios (other) | 46% |
| 8527.13 | Portable radios with recorder | 28% |
| 8527.19 | Portable radios (other) | 19% |
| 8527.91 | Radios with recorder | 2.9% |
| 8527.29 | Car radios | 2.5% |
| 8527.21 | Car radios with recorder | 1.6% |
| 8527.12 | Radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source: pocket-size radio cassette-players | 0.7% |
| 8527.92 | Clock radios | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8527.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.70 per kg, 52% below the world average of $33.05, 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 radio receiver imports (HS 8527): 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 8527: Reception apparatus for radio-broadcasting, whether or not combined, in the same housing, with sound recording or reproducing apparatus or a clock..
Common questions
What is the value of radio receiver imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported radio receiver worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 157 tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply radio receiver to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by South Africa (18%) and Kenya (9%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 844% on the year.
What is the average import price of radio receiver per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.70 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $33.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of radio receiver to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for radio receiver?
The HS code for radio receiver is heading 8527. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8527.99 (46% of the value) and 8527.13 (28%).
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