Specialized electrical machines imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported specialized electrical machines worth $3.4 million (206 tonnes). Value fell 49% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.8 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 | $3.4M | 206 t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 336 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 105 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 104 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 136 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 96 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 41 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 26 t |
Where Zambia imports specialized electrical machines from
South Africa alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+174% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.8M | 52% |
| China | $577K | 17% |
| Mexico | $227K | 6.7% |
| United States | $201K | 5.9% |
| Czech Republic | $124K | 3.6% |
| Japan | $82K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $58K | 1.7% |
| Hong Kong | $53K | 1.6% |
| India | $41K | 1.2% |
| Sweden | $32K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.57 per kg, 81% below the world average of $85.50, 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.
Specialized electrical machines exports from Zambia
Exports of specialized electrical machines by Zambia reached $234 thousand in 2024 (2 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (36%), Australia (34%), South Africa (23%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+240% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $84K | 36% |
| Australia | $81K | 34% |
| South Africa | $55K | 24% |
| Namibia | $7K | 3% |
| Luxembourg | $2K | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $2K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0.5% |
| China | $1K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.4% |
| Dominican Republic | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia specialized electrical machines imports (HS 8543.70): 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 8543.70: Electrical machines and apparatus: having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 8543.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized electrical machines imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported specialized electrical machines worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 206 tonnes. That ranks it 133rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized electrical machines to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (17%) and Mexico (7%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 374% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized electrical machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.57 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $85.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of specialized electrical machines to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2023 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Zambia also export specialized electrical machines?
Yes. Zambia exported $234 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Australia and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized electrical machines?
The HS code for specialized electrical machines is subheading 8543.70. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8543 page.
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