Diesel cars 1500-2500cc imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported diesel cars 1500-2500cc worth $6.6 million (538 tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $9.1 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 | $6.6M | 538 t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 607 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 461 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 466 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 416 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 337 t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 559 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports diesel cars 1500-2500cc from
Most of the value came from South Africa (38%), Japan (26%), United Kingdom (24%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+240% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.5M | 38% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 27% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 24% |
| South Korea | $289K | 4.4% |
| Thailand | $235K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $94K | 1.4% |
| Zambia | $80K | 1.2% |
| Mozambique | $39K | 0.6% |
| Australia | $12K | 0.2% |
| Botswana | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.22 per kg, close to the world average of $13.99.
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 diesel cars 1500-2500cc imports (HS 8703.32): 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 8703.32: Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel cars 1500-2500cc imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported diesel cars 1500-2500cc worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 538 tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel cars 1500-2500cc to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Japan (26%) and the United Kingdom (24%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 489% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel cars 1500-2500cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.22 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $13.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel cars 1500-2500cc to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2018 at $9.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel cars 1500-2500cc?
The HS code for diesel cars 1500-2500cc is subheading 8703.32. 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 8703 page.
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