Computer imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $78.8 million of computer in 2024 (774 tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $78.8M | 774 t |
| 2023 | $73.1M | 789 t |
| 2022 | $65.9M | 673 t |
| 2021 | $52.0M | 546 t |
| 2020 | $46.5M | 441 t |
| 2019 | $40.3M | 356 t |
| 2018 | $62.7M | 547 t |
| 2017 | $57.1M | 321 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports computer from
Most of the value came from China (34%), South Africa (24%), United Arab Emirates (22%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+376% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.1M | 34% |
| South Africa | $18.8M | 24% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17.1M | 22% |
| Netherlands | $4.1M | 5.3% |
| Denmark | $2.9M | 3.7% |
| Lithuania | $2.1M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 2.2% |
| Hong Kong | $1.2M | 1.5% |
| Ireland | $1.0M | 1.3% |
| United States | $951K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8471
| 8471.30 | Portable computers | 34% |
| 8471.50 | Computer processing units | 17% |
| 8471.49 | Computer systems | 16% |
| 8471.80 | Computer units (other types) | 14% |
| 8471.70 | Computer storage units | 9.6% |
| 8471.41 | Desktop computers | 7.4% |
| 8471.90 | Data readers and transcription machines | 1.6% |
| 8471.60 | Computer input/output units | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8471.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $101.81 per kg, 57% below the world average of $236.75, 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.
Computer exports from Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe exported $395 thousand of computer in 2024 (5 tonnes). Botswana alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $240K | 61% |
| South Africa | $42K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $36K | 9.1% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 5.5% |
| Mozambique | $15K | 3.9% |
| Cameroon | $9K | 2.2% |
| Zambia | $8K | 2.1% |
| Singapore | $8K | 2.1% |
| Nigeria | $3K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe computer imports (HS 8471): 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 8471: Automatic data processing machines and units thereof, magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of computer imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported computer worth $78.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 774 tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($27.1 million), followed by South Africa (24%) and the United Arab Emirates (22%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 376% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $101.81 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $236.75 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of computer to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $57.1 million in 2017 to $78.8 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $59.5 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export computer?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $395 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $78.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer?
The HS code for computer is heading 8471. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8471.30 (34% of the value) and 8471.50 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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