Vehicle wiring sets imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported vehicle wiring sets worth $2.7 million (66 tonnes). Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $2.7M | 66 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 56 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 63 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 90 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 48 t |
| 2019 | $951K | 39 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 47 t |
| 2017 | $750K | 27 t |
Where Zambia imports vehicle wiring sets from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (32%), United States (18%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+518% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $882K | 32% |
| United States | $498K | 18% |
| China | $262K | 9.6% |
| Japan | $246K | 9% |
| Germany | $176K | 6.5% |
| Tunisia | $157K | 5.8% |
| Mexico | $143K | 5.2% |
| Namibia | $73K | 2.7% |
| Finland | $60K | 2.2% |
| India | $34K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $41.47 per kg, 58% above the world average of $26.32. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 vehicle wiring sets imports (HS 8544.30): 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 8544.30: Insulated electric conductors: ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles, aircraft or ships.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle wiring sets imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported vehicle wiring sets worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 214 countries worldwide. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle wiring sets to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($882 thousand), followed by the United States (18%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 518% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle wiring sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $41.47 per kg in 2024, 58% above the world average of $26.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vehicle wiring sets to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $750 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 265%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle wiring sets?
The HS code for vehicle wiring sets is subheading 8544.30. 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 8544 page.
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