Semiconductors imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of semiconductors by Zambia reached $51.2 million in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). That is 595% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 49% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $67.2 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 | $51.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 946 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 561 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 803 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 548 t |
| 2018 | $67.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 869 t |
Where Zambia imports semiconductors from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.6M | 62% |
| South Africa | $10.8M | 21% |
| Namibia | $6.0M | 12% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $391K | 0.8% |
| Mozambique | $330K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $287K | 0.6% |
| Tanzania | $170K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $131K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $117K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8541
| 8541.40 | Solar cells and LED | 97% |
| 8541.90 | Semiconductor parts | 1.4% |
| 8541.29 | Power transistors | 0.7% |
| 8541.10 | Diodes | 0.5% |
| 8541.30 | Thyristors and triacs | 0.1% |
| 8541.60 | Piezo-electric crystals | 0% |
| 8541.21 | Low power transistors | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8541.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.25 per kg, close to the world average of $7.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Semiconductors exports from Zambia
Exports of semiconductors by Zambia reached $1.3 million in 2024 (343 tonnes). Most of it went to Zimbabwe (33%), Namibia (29%), South Africa (26%). Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $434K | 33% |
| Namibia | $387K | 29% |
| South Africa | $343K | 26% |
| Kenya | $43K | 3.2% |
| DR Congo | $36K | 2.7% |
| Lesotho | $34K | 2.5% |
| Uganda | $28K | 2.1% |
| Malawi | $24K | 1.8% |
| Mozambique | $5K | 0.4% |
| China | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia semiconductors imports (HS 8541): 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 8541: Semiconductor devices (e.g. diodes, transistors, semiconductor based transducers); including photovoltaic cells assembled or not in modules or panels, light-emitting diodes (LED) assembled with other LEDs or not, mounted piezo-electric crystals.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductors imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported semiconductors worth $51.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 595% on 2023.
Which countries supply semiconductors to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($31.6 million), followed by South Africa (21%) and Namibia (12%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 975% on the year.
What is the average import price of semiconductors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.25 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of semiconductors to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $51.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $67.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.2 million a year.
Does Zambia also export semiconductors?
Yes. Zambia exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Namibia and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $49.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for semiconductors?
The HS code for semiconductors is heading 8541. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8541.40 (97% of the value) and 8541.90 (1%).
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