Centrifuge imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of centrifuge by Zimbabwe reached $46.2 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $46.2M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $46.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $52.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $37.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $26.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $21.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $24.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $18.5M | 1.3K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports centrifuge from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $26.9M | 58% |
| China | $10.6M | 23% |
| Hong Kong | $1.7M | 3.8% |
| India | $1.7M | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.0M | 2.3% |
| Singapore | $946K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $811K | 1.8% |
| United States | $420K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $291K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $251K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8421
| 8421.39 | Gas purification machinery | 29% |
| 8421.23 | Oil and fuel engine filters | 20% |
| 8421.31 | Air intake filters for engines | 17% |
| 8421.21 | Water filtration equipment | 14% |
| 8421.99 | Filtration machinery parts | 11% |
| 8421.29 | Liquid filtration machinery | 5.4% |
| 8421.19 | Centrifuges (other types) | 2% |
| 8421.91 | Centrifuge parts | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8421.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.24 per kg, 61% below the world average of $21.01, 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.
Centrifuge exports from Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe exported $580 thousand of centrifuge in 2024 (67 tonnes). South Africa alone took 71% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $414K | 71% |
| Mozambique | $59K | 10% |
| Republic of the Congo | $33K | 5.7% |
| Zambia | $27K | 4.6% |
| Namibia | $21K | 3.5% |
| France | $4K | 0.7% |
| Malawi | $4K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $4K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe centrifuge imports (HS 8421): 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 8421: Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids or gases.
Common questions
What is the value of centrifuge imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported centrifuge worth $46.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply centrifuge to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($26.9 million), followed by China (23%) and Hong Kong (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 326% on the year.
What is the average import price of centrifuge per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.24 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $21.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of centrifuge to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.5 million in 2017 to $46.2 million in 2024, an increase of 150%. The peak was 2022 at $52.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.1 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export centrifuge?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $580 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Mozambique and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $45.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for centrifuge?
The HS code for centrifuge is heading 8421. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8421.39 (29% of the value) and 8421.23 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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