Control panel imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of control panel by Zimbabwe reached $52.3 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $52.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $52.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $38.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $24.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $13.3M | 795 t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 689 t |
| 2018 | $13.9M | 810 t |
| 2017 | $11.4M | 677 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports control panel from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.0M | 52% |
| South Africa | $12.8M | 24% |
| Singapore | $4.8M | 9.1% |
| Hong Kong | $4.6M | 8.9% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| India | $618K | 1.2% |
| Bahrain | $295K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $201K | 0.4% |
| Mozambique | $136K | 0.3% |
| United States | $105K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8537
| 8537.20 | High voltage distribution panels | 54% |
| 8537.10 | Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading… | 46% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8537.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.35 per kg, 71% below the world average of $63.20, 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.
Control panel exports from Zimbabwe
Exports of control panel by Zimbabwe reached $224 thousand in 2024 (14 tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (41%), South Africa (27%), Botswana (13%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $93K | 41% |
| South Africa | $61K | 27% |
| Botswana | $30K | 13% |
| Malawi | $15K | 6.6% |
| Mozambique | $12K | 5.2% |
| Slovakia | $8K | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $6K | 2.5% |
| Poland | $1K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe control panel imports (HS 8537): 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 8537: Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, bases with apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 for electricity control and distribution, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517).
Common questions
What is the value of control panel imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported control panel worth $52.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply control panel to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($27.0 million), followed by South Africa (24%) and Singapore (9%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 679% on the year.
What is the average import price of control panel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.35 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $63.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of control panel to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.4 million in 2017 to $52.3 million in 2024, an increase of 359%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $27.1 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export control panel?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $224 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, South Africa and Botswana. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $52.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for control panel?
The HS code for control panel is heading 8537. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8537.20 (54% of the value) and 8537.10 (46%).
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