Threaded nuts imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported threaded nuts worth $2.1 million (556 tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $2.1M | 556 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 384 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 258 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 181 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 174 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 179 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 222 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 192 t |
Where Zambia imports threaded nuts from
Most of the value came from South Africa (30%), China (18%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $609K | 30% |
| China | $360K | 18% |
| United States | $226K | 11% |
| Japan | $147K | 7.2% |
| Germany | $82K | 4% |
| Namibia | $78K | 3.8% |
| Mauritius | $71K | 3.5% |
| Taiwan | $55K | 2.7% |
| India | $53K | 2.6% |
| Finland | $48K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.69 per kg, 21% below the world average of $4.65, 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 threaded nuts imports (HS 7318.16): 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 7318.16: Iron or steel: threaded nuts.
Common questions
What is the value of threaded nuts imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported threaded nuts worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 556 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply threaded nuts to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($609 thousand), followed by China (18%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 913% on the year.
What is the average import price of threaded nuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.69 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $4.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of threaded nuts to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2023 at $2.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for threaded nuts?
The HS code for threaded nuts is subheading 7318.16. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7318 page.
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