Automotive lighting imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported automotive lighting worth $3.3 million (514 tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.3M | 514 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 610 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 449 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 296 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 190 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 184 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 243 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 77 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports automotive lighting from
Most of the value came from South Africa (43%), China (26%), United Arab Emirates (17%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.4M | 43% |
| China | $850K | 26% |
| United Arab Emirates | $570K | 17% |
| United States | $105K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $78K | 2.4% |
| France | $50K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $46K | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $32K | 1% |
| Mauritius | $31K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $27K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8512
| 8512.20 | Motor vehicle lights | 70% |
| 8512.30 | Vehicle horns and signals | 15% |
| 8512.40 | Windscreen wipers and defrosters | 8.9% |
| 8512.90 | Vehicle lighting and wiper parts | 5.2% |
| 8512.10 | Bicycle lights | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8512.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.41 per kg, 75% below the world average of $25.79, 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 automotive lighting imports (HS 8512): 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 8512: Lighting or visual signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading no. 8539), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters; electrical, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of automotive lighting imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported automotive lighting worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 514 tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply automotive lighting to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (26%) and the United Arab Emirates (17%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 385% on the year.
What is the average import price of automotive lighting per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.41 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $25.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of automotive lighting to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2023 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for automotive lighting?
The HS code for automotive lighting is heading 8512. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8512.20 (70% of the value) and 8512.30 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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