Calculator imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported calculator worth $5.1 million (116 tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $10.4 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 | $5.1M | 117 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 123 t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 134 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 79 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 47 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 53 t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 128 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 36 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports calculator from
Most of the value came from South Africa (27%), China (25%), Singapore (13%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.4M | 28% |
| China | $1.3M | 25% |
| Singapore | $648K | 13% |
| Italy | $491K | 9.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $392K | 7.7% |
| France | $213K | 4.2% |
| Hong Kong | $210K | 4.1% |
| Mauritius | $203K | 4% |
| Thailand | $146K | 2.9% |
| Malawi | $31K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8470
| 8470.50 | Cash registers | 96% |
| 8470.10 | Pocket calculators | 2.9% |
| 8470.90 | Calculating machines (other types) | 0.7% |
| 8470.21 | Printing calculators | 0.4% |
| 8470.29 | Desktop calculators | 0.2% |
| 8470.30 | Calculating machines: non-electronic | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8470.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $43.70 per kg, 34% below the world average of $65.84, 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 calculator imports (HS 8470): 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 8470: Calculating machines and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions; accounting machines, postage-franking machines, ticket-issuing machines and similar, incorporating a calculating device; cash registers.
Common questions
What is the value of calculator imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported calculator worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 116 tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply calculator to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (25%) and Singapore (13%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 416% on the year.
What is the average import price of calculator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $43.70 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $65.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of calculator to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2018 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for calculator?
The HS code for calculator is heading 8470. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8470.50 (96% of the value) and 8470.10 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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