Desktop computers imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $5.8 million of desktop computers in 2024 (174 tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.9 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 | $5.8M | 175 t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 122 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 106 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 86 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 75 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 73 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 93 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 8 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports desktop computers from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (41%), China (28%), South Africa (23%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.4M | 41% |
| China | $1.6M | 28% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 23% |
| Lithuania | $132K | 2.3% |
| Mozambique | $91K | 1.6% |
| Hong Kong | $77K | 1.3% |
| Denmark | $46K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $37K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $24K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $20K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.48 per kg, 70% below the world average of $113.21, 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 desktop computers imports (HS 8471.41): 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 8471.41: Automatic data processing machines: comprising in the same housing at least a central processing unit and an input and output unit, whether or not combined, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30.
Common questions
What is the value of desktop computers imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported desktop computers worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 174 tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply desktop computers to Zimbabwe?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (28%) and South Africa (23%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average import price of desktop computers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.48 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $113.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of desktop computers to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 430%. The peak was 2023 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for desktop computers?
The HS code for desktop computers is subheading 8471.41. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8471 page.
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