Construction and public works machinery imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of construction and public works machinery by Zimbabwe reached $4.0 million in 2024 (319 tonnes). Value rose 106% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $4.0M | 319 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 150 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 477 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 158 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 116 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 183 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 153 t |
| 2017 | $447K | 35 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports construction and public works machinery from
The largest suppliers were Germany (42%), South Africa (40%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+491% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.7M | 42% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 40% |
| China | $468K | 12% |
| United States | $140K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $68K | 1.7% |
| India | $50K | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $9K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $5K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $2K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.66 per kg, close to the world average of $12.19.
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 construction and public works machinery imports (HS 8479.10): 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 8479.10: Machinery and mechanical appliances: for public works, building or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of construction and public works machinery imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported construction and public works machinery worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 319 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 106% on 2023.
Which countries supply construction and public works machinery to Zimbabwe?
Germany was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by South Africa (40%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 954% on the year.
What is the average import price of construction and public works machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.66 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $12.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of construction and public works machinery to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $447 thousand in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 802%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for construction and public works machinery?
The HS code for construction and public works machinery is subheading 8479.10. 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 8479 page.
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