Computer processing units imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $13.3 million of computer processing units in 2024 (72 tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $23.4 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 | $13.3M | 72 t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 82 t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 77 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 43 t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 87 t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 37 t |
| 2018 | $11.9M | 63 t |
| 2017 | $23.4M | 121 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports computer processing units from
Most of the value came from South Africa (28%), China (20%), Lithuania (13%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.7M | 28% |
| China | $2.6M | 20% |
| Lithuania | $1.8M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 12% |
| Ireland | $1.0M | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | $950K | 7.2% |
| Hong Kong | $598K | 4.5% |
| Denmark | $248K | 1.9% |
| Lebanon | $224K | 1.7% |
| United States | $201K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $183.03 per kg, 35% below the world average of $281.76, 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 processing units imports (HS 8471.50): 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 8471.50: Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units.
Common questions
What is the value of computer processing units imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported computer processing units worth $13.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 72 tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer processing units to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by China (20%) and Lithuania (13%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer processing units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $183.03 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $281.76 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 processing units to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.4 million in 2017 to $13.3 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2017 at $23.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer processing units?
The HS code for computer processing units is subheading 8471.50. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8471 page.
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