Telecommunications test equipment imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of telecommunications test equipment by Zambia reached $4.8 million in 2024 (2 tonnes). That is 2579% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $4.8M | 2 t |
| 2023 | $180K | 1 t |
| 2022 | $244K | 6 t |
| 2021 | $370K | 1 t |
| 2020 | $75K | 0 t |
| 2019 | $458K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 0 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 2 t |
Where Zambia imports telecommunications test equipment from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 73% |
| Germany | $925K | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $190K | 3.9% |
| Singapore | $106K | 2.2% |
| Finland | $23K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $18K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $17K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $13K | 0.3% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2,005.96 per kg, 98% above the world average of $1,012.74. 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 telecommunications test equipment imports (HS 9030.40): 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 9030.40: Instruments and apparatus: specially designed for telecommunications (e.g. cross-talk meters, gain measuring instruments, distortion factor meters, psophometers).
Common questions
What is the value of telecommunications test equipment imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported telecommunications test equipment worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply telecommunications test equipment to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Germany (19%) and the United Arab Emirates (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average import price of telecommunications test equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2,005.96 per kg in 2024, 98% above the world average of $1,012.74 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of telecommunications test equipment to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for telecommunications test equipment?
The HS code for telecommunications test equipment is subheading 9030.40. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9030 page.
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