Boring machinery parts imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported boring machinery parts worth $25.6 million (751 tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $25.6M | 751 t |
| 2023 | $29.9M | 686 t |
| 2022 | $23.2M | 618 t |
| 2021 | $26.4M | 589 t |
| 2020 | $25.2M | 595 t |
| 2019 | $24.9M | 671 t |
| 2018 | $24.0M | 733 t |
| 2017 | $14.2M | 3.2K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports boring machinery parts from
South Africa alone supplied 76% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $19.4M | 76% |
| France | $2.5M | 9.8% |
| United States | $2.0M | 8% |
| China | $564K | 2.2% |
| Ireland | $412K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $212K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $138K | 0.5% |
| India | $89K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $78K | 0.3% |
| Botswana | $45K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.03 per kg, 166% above the world average of $12.81. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe boring machinery parts imports (HS 8431.43): 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 8431.43: Boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41.
Common questions
What is the value of boring machinery parts imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported boring machinery parts worth $25.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 751 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply boring machinery parts to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($19.4 million), followed by France (10%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 384% on the year.
What is the average import price of boring machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.03 per kg in 2024, 166% above the world average of $12.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of boring machinery parts to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.2 million in 2017 to $25.6 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2023 at $29.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for boring machinery parts?
The HS code for boring machinery parts is subheading 8431.43. 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 8431 page.
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