Blow molding machines imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of blow molding machines by Zimbabwe reached $4.7 million in 2024 (359 tonnes). Value rose 57% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $4.7M | 359 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 403 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 370 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 177 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 166 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 171 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 261 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 33 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports blow molding machines from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (46%), India (21%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.2M | 46% |
| India | $990K | 21% |
| China | $901K | 19% |
| South Africa | $578K | 12% |
| Hong Kong | $70K | 1.5% |
| Mozambique | $11K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $5K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $4K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.20 per kg, 24% below the world average of $17.36, 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 blow molding machines imports (HS 8477.30): 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 8477.30: Machinery: blow moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials.
Common questions
What is the value of blow molding machines imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported blow molding machines worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 359 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply blow molding machines to Zimbabwe?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by India (21%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average import price of blow molding machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.20 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $17.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of blow molding machines to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 326%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for blow molding machines?
The HS code for blow molding machines is subheading 8477.30. 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 8477 page.
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