Television camera imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of television camera by Zambia reached $5.3 million in 2024 (100 tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $26.4 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 | $5.3M | 100 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 83 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 62 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 47 t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 45 t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 58 t |
| 2018 | $20.6M | 115 t |
| 2017 | $26.4M | 82 t |
Where Zambia imports television camera from
Most of the value came from South Africa (37%), China (16%), Mauritius (9%). Among the main suppliers, Mauritius grew fastest (+500% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.0M | 37% |
| China | $863K | 16% |
| Mauritius | $450K | 8.5% |
| Australia | $325K | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $239K | 4.5% |
| Vietnam | $233K | 4.4% |
| Eswatini | $204K | 3.9% |
| Canada | $160K | 3% |
| Italy | $160K | 3% |
| United States | $156K | 3% |
Product types under HS 8525
| 8525.80 | Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders | 72% |
| 8525.50 | Broadcasting transmission equipment | 20% |
| 8525.60 | Broadcast transceiver equipment | 7.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8525.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $52.88 per kg, 37% below the world average of $84.09, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia television camera imports (HS 8525): 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 8525: Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders.
Common questions
What is the value of television camera imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported television camera worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 100 tonnes. That ranks it 124th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply television camera to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (16%) and Mauritius (9%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 500% on the year.
What is the average import price of television camera per kg?
The average declared import value was about $52.88 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $84.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of television camera to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.4 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, a fall of 80%. The peak was 2017 at $26.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for television camera?
The HS code for television camera is heading 8525. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8525.80 (72% of the value) and 8525.50 (20%).
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