Resistor imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $4.1 million of resistor in 2024 (107 tonnes). That is 109% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average.
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 | $4.1M | 107 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 31 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 45 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 45 t |
| 2020 | $844K | 19 t |
| 2019 | $562K | 78 t |
| 2018 | $725K | 14 t |
| 2017 | $963K | 25 t |
Where Zambia imports resistor from
The largest suppliers were Japan (33%), South Africa (27%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.4M | 33% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 27% |
| United States | $575K | 14% |
| France | $322K | 7.9% |
| China | $301K | 7.4% |
| United Kingdom | $118K | 2.9% |
| Australia | $117K | 2.9% |
| Canada | $101K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $66K | 1.6% |
| India | $24K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8533
| 8533.40 | Variable resistors and rheostats | 41% |
| 8533.29 | Fixed resistors (high power) | 27% |
| 8533.21 | Fixed resistors (low power) | 15% |
| 8533.90 | Resistor parts | 7.3% |
| 8533.10 | Carbon film resistors | 5.9% |
| 8533.39 | Wirewound variable resistors (high power) | 3.4% |
| 8533.31 | Wirewound variable resistors (low power) | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8533.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.37 per kg, 112% above the world average of $18.07. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia resistor imports (HS 8533): 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 8533: Electrical resistors (including rheostats and potentiometers), excluding heating resistors.
Common questions
What is the value of resistor imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported resistor worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 107 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 109% on 2023.
Which countries supply resistor to Zambia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by South Africa (27%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 395% on the year.
What is the average import price of resistor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.37 per kg in 2024, 112% above the world average of $18.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of resistor to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $963 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 326%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for resistor?
The HS code for resistor is heading 8533. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8533.40 (41% of the value) and 8533.29 (27%).
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