Belt conveyor systems imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported belt conveyor systems worth $4.1 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.6 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 | $4.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 245 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 210 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 629 t |
| 2018 | $594K | 169 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 332 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports belt conveyor systems from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 68% |
| Hong Kong | $645K | 16% |
| South Africa | $281K | 6.9% |
| United States | $211K | 5.2% |
| Brazil | $150K | 3.7% |
| Mozambique | $13K | 0.3% |
| India | $8K | 0.2% |
| Mauritius | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.12 per kg, 84% below the world average of $13.01, 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 belt conveyor systems imports (HS 8428.33): 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 8428.33: Elevators and conveyors: continuous-action, for goods or materials, belt type, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20 or 8428.31.
Common questions
What is the value of belt conveyor systems imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported belt conveyor systems worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply belt conveyor systems to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Hong Kong (16%) and South Africa (7%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 13% on the year.
What is the average import price of belt conveyor systems per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.12 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $13.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of belt conveyor systems to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 202%. The peak was 2022 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for belt conveyor systems?
The HS code for belt conveyor systems is subheading 8428.33. 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 8428 page.
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