Window and wall air conditioners imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of window and wall air conditioners by Zambia reached $5.9 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% 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 | $5.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 948 t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 934 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 759 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 378 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 476 t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 463 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 480 t |
Where Zambia imports window and wall air conditioners from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), South Africa (36%), South Korea (6%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+335% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 47% |
| South Africa | $2.1M | 36% |
| South Korea | $332K | 5.6% |
| Serbia | $229K | 3.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $145K | 2.5% |
| Hong Kong | $143K | 2.4% |
| India | $74K | 1.3% |
| Botswana | $22K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $19K | 0.3% |
| Panama | $7K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.15 per kg, 29% below the world average of $7.23, 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 window and wall air conditioners imports (HS 8415.10): 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 8415.10: Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall, ceiling or floor, self-contained or "split-system".
Common questions
What is the value of window and wall air conditioners imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported window and wall air conditioners worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 134th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply window and wall air conditioners to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by South Africa (36%) and South Korea (6%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 335% on the year.
What is the average import price of window and wall air conditioners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.15 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $7.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of window and wall air conditioners to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for window and wall air conditioners?
The HS code for window and wall air conditioners is subheading 8415.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8415 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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