Broadcast transceiver equipment imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of broadcast transceiver equipment by Zimbabwe reached $6.2 million in 2024 (66 tonnes). Value rose 72% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $6.2M | 66 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 14 t |
| 2022 | $401K | 19 t |
| 2021 | $938K | 12 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 19 t |
| 2019 | $203K | 12 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 21 t |
| 2017 | $818K | 5 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports broadcast transceiver equipment from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+390% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 77% |
| South Africa | $933K | 15% |
| Malaysia | $467K | 7.6% |
| Finland | $10K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $3K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $94.11 per kg, close to the world average of $102.80.
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 broadcast transceiver equipment imports (HS 8525.60): 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 8525.60: Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus, incorporating reception apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of broadcast transceiver equipment imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported broadcast transceiver equipment worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply broadcast transceiver equipment to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by South Africa (15%) and Malaysia (8%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 390% on the year.
What is the average import price of broadcast transceiver equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $94.11 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $102.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of broadcast transceiver equipment to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $818 thousand in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 656%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for broadcast transceiver equipment?
The HS code for broadcast transceiver equipment is subheading 8525.60. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8525 page.
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