Bridge and gantry cranes imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bridge and gantry cranes by Zimbabwe reached $6.4 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.1 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 | $6.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 335 t |
| 2021 | $836K | 144 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 272 t |
| 2019 | $497K | 69 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 577 t |
| 2017 | $516K | 45 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports bridge and gantry cranes from
Hong Kong alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $3.3M | 52% |
| South Africa | $1.7M | 26% |
| China | $748K | 12% |
| Singapore | $622K | 9.7% |
| United States | $27K | 0.4% |
| Mozambique | $19K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.00 per kg, 42% below the world average of $6.95, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe bridge and gantry cranes imports (HS 8426.19): 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 8426.19: Cranes: transporter, gantry and bridge cranes.
Common questions
What is the value of bridge and gantry cranes imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported bridge and gantry cranes worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply bridge and gantry cranes to Zimbabwe?
Hong Kong was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by South Africa (26%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 273% on the year.
What is the average import price of bridge and gantry cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.00 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $6.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bridge and gantry cranes to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $516 thousand in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for bridge and gantry cranes?
The HS code for bridge and gantry cranes is subheading 8426.19. 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 8426 page.
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