Refrigerator imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of refrigerator by Zambia reached $48.5 million in 2024 (10.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% 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 | $48.5M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $43.2M | 8.9K t |
| 2022 | $45.7M | 8.7K t |
| 2021 | $34.2M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $29.8M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $35.4M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $43.8M | 8.1K t |
| 2017 | $40.8M | 6.8K t |
Where Zambia imports refrigerator from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+324% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $26.8M | 55% |
| China | $14.1M | 29% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.3M | 2.7% |
| India | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| Canada | $696K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $675K | 1.4% |
| Austria | $465K | 1% |
| United States | $448K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $420K | 0.9% |
| Denmark | $391K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8418
| 8418.30 | Chest freezers | 30% |
| 8418.69 | Refrigeration equipment (other) | 29% |
| 8418.50 | Display refrigeration units | 15% |
| 8418.10 | Refrigerator-freezer combinations | 6.8% |
| 8418.99 | Refrigeration equipment parts | 5.2% |
| 8418.29 | Household refrigerators (other) | 4.7% |
| 8418.21 | Household refrigerators | 4.2% |
| 8418.40 | Upright freezers | 4.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8418.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.69 per kg, 35% below the world average of $7.19, 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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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 8418: Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps other than air conditioning machines of heading no. 8415.
Common questions
What is the value of refrigerator imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported refrigerator worth $48.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply refrigerator to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($26.8 million), followed by China (29%) and Zimbabwe (3%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 517% on the year.
What is the average import price of refrigerator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.69 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $7.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of refrigerator to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.8 million in 2017 to $48.5 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $40.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for refrigerator?
The HS code for refrigerator is heading 8418. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8418.30 (30% of the value) and 8418.69 (29%).
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