Diesel engine parts imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $4.3 million of diesel engine parts in 2024 (583 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $4.3M | 583 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 429 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 506 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 499 t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 418 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 412 t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 426 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 380 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports diesel engine parts from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), South Africa (28%), Hong Kong (8%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+462% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 40% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 28% |
| Hong Kong | $350K | 8.1% |
| United States | $227K | 5.2% |
| India | $177K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $166K | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $151K | 3.5% |
| Ireland | $86K | 2% |
| Germany | $65K | 1.5% |
| Mauritius | $48K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.44 per kg, 41% below the world average of $12.57, 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 diesel engine parts imports (HS 8409.99): 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 8409.99: Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine parts imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported diesel engine parts worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 583 tonnes. That ranks it 148th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel engine parts to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by South Africa (28%) and Hong Kong (8%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 462% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel engine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.44 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $12.57 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 parts to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2020 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel engine parts?
The HS code for diesel engine parts is subheading 8409.99. 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 8409 page.
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