Air compressor imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported air compressor worth $28.1 million (6.3 thousand tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $37.1 million.
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 | $28.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $37.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $29.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $24.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $18.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $13.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 1.4K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports air compressor from
Most of the value came from South Africa (39%), China (32%), Hong Kong (7%). Among the main suppliers, Mozambique grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $11.0M | 39% |
| China | $9.1M | 32% |
| Hong Kong | $2.1M | 7.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.8M | 6.6% |
| India | $892K | 3.2% |
| Mozambique | $880K | 3.1% |
| Singapore | $748K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $565K | 2% |
| Germany | $171K | 0.6% |
| Slovakia | $154K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8414
| 8414.80 | Air and gas compressors (other) | 34% |
| 8414.59 | Fans (other types) | 21% |
| 8414.90 | Compressor and fan parts | 14% |
| 8414.40 | Portable air compressors | 12% |
| 8414.30 | Refrigeration compressors | 6.3% |
| 8414.51 | Small electric fans | 5.6% |
| 8414.60 | Ventilation hoods | 3.7% |
| 8414.10 | Vacuum pumps | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8414.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.49 per kg, 67% below the world average of $13.71, 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 compressor imports (HS 8414): 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: Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans; ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan; gas-tight biological safety cabinets whether or not fitted with filters.
Common questions
What is the value of air compressor imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported air compressor worth $28.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply air compressor to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($11.0 million), followed by China (32%) and Hong Kong (7%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 442% on the year.
What is the average import price of air compressor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.49 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $13.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of air compressor to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $28.1 million in 2024, an increase of 174%. The peak was 2023 at $37.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for air compressor?
The HS code for air compressor is heading 8414. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8414.80 (34% of the value) and 8414.59 (21%).
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