Computer systems imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of computer systems by Zimbabwe reached $12.2 million in 2024 (66 tonnes). That is 120% more than in 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 | $12.2M | 66 t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 37 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 39 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 36 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 64 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 40 t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 59 t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 64 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports computer systems from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+489% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.2M | 83% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $303K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $101K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $76K | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | $64K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $58K | 0.5% |
| France | $20K | 0.2% |
| India | $19K | 0.2% |
| United States | $18K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $183.94 per kg, close to the world average of $167.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe computer systems imports (HS 8471.49): 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 8471.49: Automatic data processing machines: presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41.
Common questions
What is the value of computer systems imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported computer systems worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 120% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer systems to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by South Africa (11%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 924% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer systems per kg?
The average declared import value was about $183.94 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $167.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of computer systems to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer systems?
The HS code for computer systems is subheading 8471.49. 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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