Control transformers imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported control transformers worth $3.0 million (437 tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% 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 | $3.0M | 437 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 429 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 176 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 591 t |
| 2020 | $200K | 77 t |
| 2019 | $378K | 57 t |
| 2018 | $354K | 21 t |
| 2017 | $173K | 6 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports control transformers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+149% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 51% |
| Singapore | $1.0M | 35% |
| South Africa | $278K | 9.4% |
| Hong Kong | $128K | 4.3% |
| Czech Republic | $13K | 0.4% |
| India | $6K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| Mauritius | $1K | 0% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.81 per kg, 42% below the world average of $11.75, 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 transformers imports (HS 8504.31): 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 8504.31: Electrical transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity not exceeding 1kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of control transformers imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported control transformers worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 437 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply control transformers to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Singapore (35%) and South Africa (9%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 149% on the year.
What is the average import price of control transformers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.81 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $11.75 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 transformers to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $173 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for control transformers?
The HS code for control transformers is subheading 8504.31. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8504 page.
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