Conveyor imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $21.7 million of conveyor in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. 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 | $21.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $19.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $25.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 891 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports conveyor from
Most of the value came from China (38%), South Africa (24%), Hong Kong (9%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.3M | 38% |
| South Africa | $5.2M | 24% |
| Hong Kong | $2.0M | 9.1% |
| Singapore | $1.8M | 8.5% |
| India | $1.2M | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $811K | 3.7% |
| Mauritius | $552K | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $384K | 1.8% |
| Brazil | $317K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $310K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8428
| 8428.39 | Conveyor systems (other) | 33% |
| 8428.33 | Belt conveyor systems | 19% |
| 8428.90 | Lifting and handling machinery (other) | 16% |
| 8428.20 | Pneumatic conveyor systems | 15% |
| 8428.10 | Lifts and skip hoists | 11% |
| 8428.32 | Bucket conveyor systems | 4.6% |
| 8428.40 | Escalators and moving walkways | 1% |
| 8428.31 | Underground conveyor systems | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8428.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.04 per kg, 61% below the world average of $10.33, 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 conveyor imports (HS 8428): 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 8428: Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8425, 8426 or 8427 (e.g. lifts, escalators, conveyors, teleferics).
Common questions
What is the value of conveyor imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported conveyor worth $21.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply conveyor to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by South Africa (24%) and Hong Kong (9%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average import price of conveyor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.04 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $10.33 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of conveyor to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $21.7 million in 2024, an increase of 341%. The peak was 2022 at $25.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for conveyor?
The HS code for conveyor is heading 8428. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8428.39 (33% of the value) and 8428.33 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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