Aircraft imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported aircraft worth $21.1 million (80 tonnes). Value fell 85% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $145.0 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 | $21.1M | 80 t |
| 2023 | $145.0M | 214 t |
| 2022 | $52.7M | 202 t |
| 2021 | $17.1M | 147 t |
| 2020 | $72.0M | 293 t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 184 t |
| 2018 | $12.4M | 227 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 3 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports aircraft from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 56% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $11.8M | 56% |
| South Africa | $9.1M | 43% |
| Namibia | $103K | 0.5% |
| Mauritius | $78K | 0.4% |
| United States | $6K | 0% |
| China | $4K | 0% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Russia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8802
| 8802.12 | Heavy helicopters | 68% |
| 8802.30 | Medium aeroplanes | 17% |
| 8802.11 | Light helicopters | 11% |
| 8802.20 | Light aeroplanes | 4.6% |
| 8802.40 | Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg | 0.9% |
| 8802.60 | Spacecraft and satellites | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $264.71 per kg, 73% below the world average of $969.93, 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.
Aircraft exports from Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe exported $3.4 million of aircraft in 2024 (12 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.5M | 73% |
| Botswana | $924K | 27% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe aircraft imports (HS 8802): 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 8802: Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned aircraft of heading 8806, (e.g. helicopters, aeroplanes); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of aircraft imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported aircraft worth $21.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 80 tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 85% on 2023.
Which countries supply aircraft to Zimbabwe?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($11.8 million), followed by South Africa (43%) and Namibia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 685% on the year.
What is the average import price of aircraft per kg?
The average declared import value was about $264.71 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $969.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aircraft to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $21.1 million in 2024, an increase of 894%. The peak was 2023 at $145.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.6 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export aircraft?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa and Botswana. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $17.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for aircraft?
The HS code for aircraft is heading 8802. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8802.12 (68% of the value) and 8802.30 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Zimbabwe. Tell us your product to see it live.
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