Crushing machine imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $113.3 million of crushing machine in 2024 (43.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 37% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $179.3 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 | $113.3M | 43.0K t |
| 2023 | $179.3M | 45.4K t |
| 2022 | $162.0M | 31.8K t |
| 2021 | $124.8M | 20.1K t |
| 2020 | $62.4M | 14.0K t |
| 2019 | $54.8M | 13.6K t |
| 2018 | $60.7M | 10.8K t |
| 2017 | $32.4M | 5.1K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports crushing machine from
Most of the value came from China (44%), South Africa (41%), Singapore (7%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $50.2M | 44% |
| South Africa | $46.3M | 41% |
| Singapore | $7.4M | 6.5% |
| Hong Kong | $3.3M | 2.9% |
| India | $1.5M | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 1% |
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $420K | 0.4% |
| Mozambique | $409K | 0.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $192K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8474
| 8474.90 | Mineral processing machine parts | 49% |
| 8474.20 | Mineral crushing and grinding machines | 19% |
| 8474.10 | Sorting and screening machines | 14% |
| 8474.80 | Mineral pelletizing and shaping machines | 12% |
| 8474.39 | Mineral mixing and kneading machines | 2.3% |
| 8474.31 | Concrete and mortar mixers | 1.8% |
| 8474.32 | Bitumen mixing machines | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8474.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.64 per kg, 60% below the world average of $6.56, 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.
Crushing machine exports from Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe exported $843 thousand of crushing machine in 2024 (257 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mozambique (36%), Zambia (36%), Botswana (12%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $307K | 36% |
| Zambia | $300K | 36% |
| Botswana | $104K | 12% |
| Malawi | $88K | 10% |
| South Africa | $39K | 4.6% |
| Kenya | $5K | 0.6% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe crushing machine imports (HS 8474): 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 8474: Machinery for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing, grinding, mixing or kneading earth, stone, ores in solid form, shaping, moulding machinery for solid mineral fuels.
Common questions
What is the value of crushing machine imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported crushing machine worth $113.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply crushing machine to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($50.2 million), followed by South Africa (41%) and Singapore (7%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 617% on the year.
What is the average import price of crushing machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.64 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $6.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of crushing machine to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.4 million in 2017 to $113.3 million in 2024, an increase of 250%. The peak was 2023 at $179.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $98.7 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export crushing machine?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $843 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Zambia and Botswana. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $112.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for crushing machine?
The HS code for crushing machine is heading 8474. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8474.90 (49% of the value) and 8474.20 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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