Welding supplies imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported welding supplies worth $6.5 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 30% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $6.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 1.1K t |
Where Zambia imports welding supplies from
South Africa alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.1M | 63% |
| China | $1.5M | 23% |
| South Korea | $238K | 3.7% |
| Ireland | $195K | 3% |
| India | $137K | 2.1% |
| Sweden | $71K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $46K | 0.7% |
| United States | $30K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $26K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8311
| 8311.10 | Coated arc welding electrodes | 54% |
| 8311.30 | Rods and wire for soldering and brazing | 19% |
| 8311.90 | Metal spraying wire and rods | 15% |
| 8311.20 | Cored wire for arc welding | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8311.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.20 per kg, 28% below the world average of $3.05, 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 welding supplies imports (HS 8311): 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 8311: Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying.
Common questions
What is the value of welding supplies imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported welding supplies worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding supplies to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by China (23%) and South Korea (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 979% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding supplies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.20 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $3.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of welding supplies to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding supplies?
The HS code for welding supplies is heading 8311. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 8311.10 (54% of the value) and 8311.30 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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