Bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $12.9 million of bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery in 2024 (808 tonnes). Value rose 34% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $12.9M | 808 t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 479 t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 527 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 125 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 107 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 253 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 217 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 52 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.4M | 57% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 12% |
| China | $1.4M | 11% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 8.5% |
| Zambia | $765K | 5.9% |
| India | $262K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $244K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $218K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $11K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.97 per kg, 30% below the world average of $22.66, 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 bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery imports (HS 8438.10): 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 8438.10: Machinery: industrial, for bakery and for the manufacture of macaroni, spaghetti or similar products.
Common questions
What is the value of bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 808 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by Italy (12%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average import price of bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.97 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $22.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024, an increase of 700%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery?
The HS code for bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery is subheading 8438.10. 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 8438 page.
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