Transmission and switching apparatus imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported transmission and switching apparatus worth $47.2 million (444 tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $61.2 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 | $47.2M | 444 t |
| 2023 | $44.8M | 321 t |
| 2022 | $33.4M | 204 t |
| 2021 | $22.2M | 373 t |
| 2020 | $25.6M | 96 t |
| 2019 | $36.9M | 126 t |
| 2018 | $61.2M | 241 t |
| 2017 | $53.4M | 215 t |
Where Zambia imports transmission and switching apparatus from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), United States (25%), South Africa (7%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.3M | 35% |
| United States | $11.7M | 25% |
| South Africa | $3.3M | 7.1% |
| Hong Kong | $2.9M | 6.2% |
| Mexico | $1.6M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 2.4% |
| Finland | $960K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $941K | 2% |
| Cyprus | $869K | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $804K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $106.42 per kg, 51% below the world average of $217.15, 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.
Transmission and switching apparatus exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $661 thousand of transmission and switching apparatus in 2024 (21 tonnes). Most of it went to Botswana (24%), Mozambique (12%), Malawi (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $157K | 24% |
| Mozambique | $77K | 12% |
| Malawi | $77K | 12% |
| DR Congo | $63K | 9.5% |
| Uganda | $47K | 7.1% |
| South Africa | $42K | 6.3% |
| Australia | $40K | 6.1% |
| Eswatini | $38K | 5.8% |
| United States | $30K | 4.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia transmission and switching apparatus imports (HS 8517.62): 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 8517.62: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of transmission and switching apparatus imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported transmission and switching apparatus worth $47.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 444 tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply transmission and switching apparatus to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($16.3 million), followed by the United States (25%) and South Africa (7%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Cyprus grew fastest among the top ten, up 650% on the year.
What is the average import price of transmission and switching apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $106.42 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $217.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of transmission and switching apparatus to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.4 million in 2017 to $47.2 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2018 at $61.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.6 million a year.
Does Zambia also export transmission and switching apparatus?
Yes. Zambia exported $661 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Mozambique and Malawi. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $46.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for transmission and switching apparatus?
The HS code for transmission and switching apparatus is subheading 8517.62. 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 8517 page.
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