Transformer and converter parts imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $11.0 million of transformer and converter parts in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 137% on 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 | $11.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 713 t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 906 t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 984 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 84 t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 151 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 495 t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 131 t |
Where Zambia imports transformer and converter parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+501% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.9M | 54% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 12% |
| South Africa | $1.0M | 9.5% |
| India | $701K | 6.4% |
| Turkey | $602K | 5.5% |
| Thailand | $462K | 4.2% |
| Mauritius | $158K | 1.4% |
| Tanzania | $157K | 1.4% |
| Panama | $129K | 1.2% |
| United States | $127K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.30 per kg, 49% below the world average of $14.23, 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 transformer and converter parts imports (HS 8504.90): 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 8504.90: Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of transformer and converter parts imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported transformer and converter parts worth $11.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 137% on 2023.
Which countries supply transformer and converter parts to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (12%) and South Africa (9%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 501% on the year.
What is the average import price of transformer and converter parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.30 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $14.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of transformer and converter parts to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $11.0 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for transformer and converter parts?
The HS code for transformer and converter parts is subheading 8504.90. 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 8504 page.
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