Computer parts imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of computer parts by Zimbabwe reached $3.0 million in 2024 (108 tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.2 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 | $3.0M | 108 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 144 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 245 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 229 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 149 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 117 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 192 t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 71 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports computer parts from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), South Africa (29%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+231% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 34% |
| South Africa | $863K | 29% |
| United Arab Emirates | $341K | 11% |
| United States | $227K | 7.6% |
| Netherlands | $115K | 3.8% |
| Hong Kong | $57K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $50K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $48K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $39K | 1.3% |
| France | $38K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8473
| 8473.30 | Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471 | 82% |
| 8473.40 | Office machine parts | 8.8% |
| 8473.29 | Calculator and register parts | 7.4% |
| 8473.50 | Office equipment parts (multipurpose) | 1.6% |
| 8473.21 | Portable calculator parts | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8473.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.80 per kg, 79% below the world average of $132.75, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe computer parts imports (HS 8473): 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 8473: Machinery; parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) suitable for use solely or principally with machines of headings 84.70 to 84.72.
Common questions
What is the value of computer parts imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported computer parts worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 108 tonnes. That ranks it 138th of 226 countries worldwide. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer parts to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by South Africa (29%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 626% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.80 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $132.75 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of computer parts to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2017 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer parts?
The HS code for computer parts is heading 8473. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8473.30 (82% of the value) and 8473.40 (9%).
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