Control instruments imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $4.3 million of control instruments in 2024 (385 tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.0 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 | $4.3M | 385 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 286 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 232 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 128 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 143 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 77 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 144 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 24 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports control instruments from
Most of the value came from South Africa (33%), China (31%), India (7%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.4M | 33% |
| China | $1.3M | 31% |
| India | $310K | 7.3% |
| Hong Kong | $292K | 6.8% |
| Italy | $187K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $180K | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $106K | 2.5% |
| Mozambique | $84K | 2% |
| Germany | $69K | 1.6% |
| United States | $65K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 9032
| 9032.89 | Automatic control systems | 73% |
| 9032.81 | Hydraulic control systems | 11% |
| 9032.90 | Control instrument parts | 7.5% |
| 9032.10 | Thermostats | 6.4% |
| 9032.20 | Manostats | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9032.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.09 per kg, 83% below the world average of $65.93, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe control instruments imports (HS 9032): 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 9032: Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus; automatic type.
Common questions
What is the value of control instruments imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported control instruments worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 385 tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply control instruments to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (31%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 133% on the year.
What is the average import price of control instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.09 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $65.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of control instruments to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 140%. The peak was 2022 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for control instruments?
The HS code for control instruments is heading 9032. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 9032.89 (73% of the value) and 9032.81 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Zimbabwe, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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