Boring and sinking machinery (stationary) imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $7.3 million of boring and sinking machinery (stationary) in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.1 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 | $7.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 555 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 438 t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 361 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 244 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 409 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 302 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 21 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports boring and sinking machinery (stationary) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.4M | 60% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 22% |
| France | $1.2M | 16% |
| India | $125K | 1.7% |
| DR Congo | $17K | 0.2% |
| United States | $7K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $3K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.05 per kg, 400% above the world average of $0.61. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Boring and sinking machinery (stationary) exports from Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe exported $348 thousand of boring and sinking machinery (stationary) in 2024 (38 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Lesotho (42%), Zambia (18%), United Arab Emirates (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $146K | 42% |
| Zambia | $64K | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $61K | 18% |
| South Africa | $59K | 17% |
| Mozambique | $11K | 3% |
| Botswana | $8K | 2.2% |
| Angola | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe boring and sinking machinery (stationary) imports (HS 8430.49): 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 8430.49: Boring and sinking machinery: not self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of boring and sinking machinery (stationary) imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported boring and sinking machinery (stationary) worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply boring and sinking machinery (stationary) to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by South Africa (22%) and France (16%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of boring and sinking machinery (stationary) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.05 per kg in 2024, 400% above the world average of $0.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of boring and sinking machinery (stationary) to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 509%. The peak was 2023 at $10.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export boring and sinking machinery (stationary)?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $348 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lesotho, Zambia and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for boring and sinking machinery (stationary)?
The HS code for boring and sinking machinery (stationary) is subheading 8430.49. 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 8430 page.
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