Accumulator imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $55.2 million of accumulator in 2024 (12.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $55.2M | 12.1K t |
| 2023 | $51.3M | 10.0K t |
| 2022 | $31.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $23.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $20.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $14.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $13.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 3.1K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports accumulator from
Most of the value came from South Africa (34%), China (34%), Botswana (10%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $18.9M | 34% |
| China | $18.7M | 34% |
| Botswana | $5.6M | 10% |
| Hong Kong | $2.5M | 4.6% |
| Mauritius | $2.1M | 3.9% |
| Denmark | $1.7M | 3.1% |
| Kenya | $1.3M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $719K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $664K | 1.2% |
| Mozambique | $558K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8507
| 8507.60 | Lithium-ion batteries | 66% |
| 8507.10 | Lead-acid starter batteries | 24% |
| 8507.20 | Lead-acid traction batteries | 5.3% |
| 8507.80 | Alternative chemistry batteries | 2.2% |
| 8507.90 | Battery parts and separators | 2.1% |
| 8507.30 | Nickel-cadmium batteries | 0.3% |
| 8507.50 | Nickel-metal hydride batteries | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8507.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.58 per kg, 65% below the world average of $13.09, 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.
Accumulator exports from Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported accumulator worth $4.2 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 72% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $3.0M | 72% |
| Malawi | $690K | 17% |
| Mozambique | $421K | 10% |
| South Africa | $52K | 1.3% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
| Sudan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe accumulator imports (HS 8507): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 8507: Electric accumulators, including separators therefor; whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of accumulator imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported accumulator worth $55.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply accumulator to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($18.9 million), followed by China (34%) and Botswana (10%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 232% on the year.
What is the average import price of accumulator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.58 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $13.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of accumulator to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $55.2 million in 2024, an increase of 442%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $27.6 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export accumulator?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $51.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for accumulator?
The HS code for accumulator is heading 8507. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8507.60 (66% of the value) and 8507.10 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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