Agricultural dryers imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported agricultural dryers worth $3.1 million (334 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 4904% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% 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 | $3.1M | 334 t |
| 2023 | $62K | 7 t |
| 2022 | $442K | 41 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 156 t |
| 2020 | $587K | 52 t |
| 2019 | $337K | 25 t |
| 2018 | $516K | 52 t |
| 2017 | $230K | 40 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports agricultural dryers from
One supplier dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $2.9M | 92% |
| China | $95K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $72K | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $63K | 2% |
| Mozambique | $12K | 0.4% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.33 per kg, close to the world average of $8.34.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Agricultural dryers exports from Zimbabwe
Exports of agricultural dryers by Zimbabwe reached $231 thousand in 2024 (111 tonnes). Zambia alone took 100% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+558% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $231K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe agricultural dryers imports (HS 8419.31): 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 8419.31: Dryers: for agricultural products, not used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of agricultural dryers imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported agricultural dryers worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 334 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 162 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports.
Which countries supply agricultural dryers to Zimbabwe?
Hong Kong was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by China (3%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 812% on the year.
What is the average import price of agricultural dryers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.33 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $8.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of agricultural dryers to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $230 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $803 thousand a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export agricultural dryers?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $231 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for agricultural dryers?
The HS code for agricultural dryers is subheading 8419.31. 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 8419 page.
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