Therapeutic apparatus imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported therapeutic apparatus worth $2.2 million (189 tonnes). That is 33% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.2 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 | $2.2M | 189 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 123 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 155 t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 204 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 39 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 25 t |
| 2018 | $553K | 19 t |
| 2017 | $333K | 10 t |
Where Zambia imports therapeutic apparatus from
The largest suppliers were Ghana (46%), China (28%), South Africa (9%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+543% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $999K | 46% |
| China | $620K | 28% |
| South Africa | $206K | 9.4% |
| Netherlands | $58K | 2.6% |
| India | $39K | 1.8% |
| Japan | $36K | 1.7% |
| New Zealand | $36K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $33K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $31K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 9019
| 9019.20 | Respiratory therapy equipment | 94% |
| 9019.10 | Massage and therapy apparatus | 6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9019.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.56 per kg, 62% below the world average of $30.39, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia therapeutic apparatus imports (HS 9019): 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 9019: Mechano-therapy, massage appliances; psychological aptitude testing apparatus; ozone, oxygen, aerosol therapy, artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of therapeutic apparatus imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported therapeutic apparatus worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 189 tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply therapeutic apparatus to Zambia?
Ghana was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($999 thousand), followed by China (28%) and South Africa (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 713% on the year.
What is the average import price of therapeutic apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.56 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $30.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of therapeutic apparatus to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $333 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 557%. The peak was 2021 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for therapeutic apparatus?
The HS code for therapeutic apparatus is heading 9019. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 9019.20 (94% of the value) and 9019.10 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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