Washing machine imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of washing machine by Zambia reached $2.0 million in 2024 (410 tonnes). Value fell 18% from 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 | $2.0M | 410 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 456 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 392 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 379 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 567 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 312 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 430 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 395 t |
Where Zambia imports washing machine from
South Africa alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+322% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.0M | 50% |
| China | $530K | 26% |
| Egypt | $120K | 5.9% |
| Belgium | $87K | 4.3% |
| Thailand | $63K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $51K | 2.5% |
| United States | $39K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $33K | 1.6% |
| Sweden | $24K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $20K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8450
| 8450.11 | Fully automatic washing machines (small) | 33% |
| 8450.20 | Large capacity washing machines | 33% |
| 8450.12 | Washing machines with dryer (small) | 20% |
| 8450.19 | Semi-automatic washing machines (small) | 10% |
| 8450.90 | Washing machine parts | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8450.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.91 per kg, close to the world average of $4.36.
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 washing machine imports (HS 8450): 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 8450: Household or laundry-type washing machines; including machines which both wash and dry.
Common questions
What is the value of washing machine imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported washing machine worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 410 tonnes. That ranks it 151st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply washing machine to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by China (26%) and Egypt (6%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 640% on the year.
What is the average import price of washing machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.91 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $4.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of washing machine to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2023 at $2.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for washing machine?
The HS code for washing machine is heading 8450. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8450.11 (33% of the value) and 8450.20 (33%).
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