Cars imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cars by Zimbabwe reached $131.7 million in 2024 (17.4 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $226.0 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 | $131.7M | 17.4K t |
| 2023 | $129.6M | 12.6K t |
| 2022 | $86.0M | 12.3K t |
| 2021 | $55.2M | 8.3K t |
| 2020 | $58.7M | 7.0K t |
| 2019 | $33.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $226.0M | 66.3K t |
| 2017 | $46.3M | 4.6K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports cars from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (46%), Japan (38%), United Kingdom (4%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $61.0M | 46% |
| Japan | $50.0M | 38% |
| United Kingdom | $5.5M | 4.2% |
| Slovakia | $3.5M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 2.5% |
| Zambia | $1.9M | 1.5% |
| United States | $1.1M | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $998K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $654K | 0.5% |
| China | $503K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8703
| 8703.40 | Hybrid petrol-electric cars | 38% |
| 8703.33 | Diesel cars >2500cc | 22% |
| 8703.23 | Petrol cars 1500-3000cc | 17% |
| 8703.21 | Petrol cars <1000cc | 5.5% |
| 8703.32 | Diesel cars 1500-2500cc | 5% |
| 8703.22 | Petrol cars 1000-1500cc | 4.6% |
| 8703.50 | Hybrid diesel-electric cars | 3.4% |
| 8703.24 | Petrol cars >3000cc | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.59 per kg, 53% below the world average of $16.22, 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.
Cars exports from Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe exported $439 thousand of cars in 2024 (66 tonnes). Most of it went to Mozambique (31%), Zambia (29%), Tanzania (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $134K | 31% |
| Zambia | $128K | 29% |
| Tanzania | $75K | 17% |
| South Africa | $39K | 8.9% |
| Kenya | $23K | 5.3% |
| Namibia | $12K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $11K | 2.5% |
| United States | $9K | 2.1% |
| Botswana | $8K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe cars imports (HS 8703): 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 8703: Motor cars and other motor vehicles; principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702), including station wagons and racing cars.
Common questions
What is the value of cars imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported cars worth $131.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 130th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply cars to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($61.0 million), followed by Japan (38%) and the United Kingdom (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 253% on the year.
What is the average import price of cars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.59 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $16.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cars to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.3 million in 2017 to $131.7 million in 2024, an increase of 185%. The peak was 2018 at $226.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $95.9 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export cars?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $439 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Zambia and Tanzania. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $131.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cars?
The HS code for cars is heading 8703. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8703.40 (38% of the value) and 8703.33 (22%).
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