Crane trucks imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of crane trucks by Zimbabwe reached $2.6 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 75% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.4 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 | $2.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 472 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 389 t |
| 2018 | $894K | 574 t |
| 2017 | $303K | 57 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports crane trucks from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 54% |
| South Africa | $710K | 28% |
| Hong Kong | $438K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $41K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.38 per kg, 49% below the world average of $4.69, 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 crane trucks imports (HS 8705.10): 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 8705.10: Vehicles: crane lorries.
Common questions
What is the value of crane trucks imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported crane trucks worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 75% on 2023.
Which countries supply crane trucks to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by South Africa (28%) and Hong Kong (17%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 33% on the year.
What is the average import price of crane trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.38 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $4.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of crane trucks to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $303 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 749%. The peak was 2023 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for crane trucks?
The HS code for crane trucks is subheading 8705.10. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8705 page.
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