Diesel engine imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported diesel engine worth $9.2 million (8.4 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $9.2M | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 482 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports diesel engine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 51% |
| South Africa | $2.3M | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $830K | 9% |
| United Kingdom | $483K | 5.3% |
| Finland | $334K | 3.6% |
| Mozambique | $160K | 1.7% |
| Botswana | $95K | 1% |
| India | $93K | 1% |
| Japan | $77K | 0.8% |
| Hong Kong | $48K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8408
| 8408.90 | Industrial diesel engines | 69% |
| 8408.20 | Vehicle diesel engines | 30% |
| 8408.10 | Marine diesel engines | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.09 per kg, 93% below the world average of $15.07, 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.
Diesel engine exports from Zimbabwe
Exports of diesel engine by Zimbabwe reached $227 thousand in 2024 (51 tonnes). South Africa alone took 93% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $212K | 93% |
| Zambia | $13K | 5.8% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0.5% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe diesel engine imports (HS 8408): 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 8408: Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported diesel engine worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel engine to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by South Africa (25%) and the United Arab Emirates (9%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 946% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.09 per kg in 2024, 93% below the world average of $15.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel engine to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2022 at $11.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export diesel engine?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $227 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Zambia and Mozambique. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel engine?
The HS code for diesel engine is heading 8408. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8408.90 (69% of the value) and 8408.20 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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