Air and gas compressors (other) imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of air and gas compressors (other) by Zimbabwe reached $9.7 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $9.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 850 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 546 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 342 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports air and gas compressors (other) from
Most of the value came from South Africa (38%), China (27%), United Arab Emirates (15%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.7M | 38% |
| China | $2.6M | 27% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 15% |
| Singapore | $632K | 6.5% |
| India | $487K | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $440K | 4.5% |
| Hong Kong | $64K | 0.7% |
| Mozambique | $59K | 0.6% |
| France | $47K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $35K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.12 per kg, 74% below the world average of $20.02, 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 Zimbabwe air and gas compressors (other) imports (HS 8414.80): 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 8414.80: Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414.
Common questions
What is the value of air and gas compressors (other) imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported air and gas compressors (other) worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply air and gas compressors (other) to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by China (27%) and the United Arab Emirates (15%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 181% on the year.
What is the average import price of air and gas compressors (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.12 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $20.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of air and gas compressors (other) to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024, an increase of 185%. The peak was 2023 at $9.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for air and gas compressors (other)?
The HS code for air and gas compressors (other) is subheading 8414.80. 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 8414 page.
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