Starter motors imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported starter motors worth $2.3 million (182 tonnes). That is 6% more than in 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 | $2.3M | 182 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 156 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 209 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 128 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 149 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 103 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 106 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 106 t |
Where Zambia imports starter motors from
Most of the value came from South Africa (32%), China (16%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+658% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $734K | 33% |
| China | $372K | 17% |
| United States | $318K | 14% |
| Mexico | $182K | 8.1% |
| Germany | $160K | 7.1% |
| Japan | $123K | 5.5% |
| Mauritius | $57K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $55K | 2.4% |
| India | $39K | 1.7% |
| France | $39K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.44 per kg, close to the world average of $14.54.
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 starter motors imports (HS 8511.40): 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 8511.40: Ignition or starting equipment: starter motors and dual purpose starter-generators, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of starter motors imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported starter motors worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 182 tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply starter motors to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($734 thousand), followed by China (16%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 658% on the year.
What is the average import price of starter motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.44 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $14.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of starter motors to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2022 at $2.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for starter motors?
The HS code for starter motors is subheading 8511.40. 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 8511 page.
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