Distillation and rectification equipment imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported distillation and rectification equipment worth $3.0 million (291 tonnes). That is 507% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 54% a year on average.
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 | $3.0M | 291 t |
| 2023 | $493K | 83 t |
| 2022 | $491K | 158 t |
| 2021 | $53K | 2 t |
| 2020 | $125K | 23 t |
| 2019 | $75K | 28 t |
| 2018 | $308K | 12 t |
| 2017 | $143K | 3 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports distillation and rectification equipment from
China alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 99% |
| South Africa | $21K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.3% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.30 per kg, 26% below the world average of $13.90, 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 distillation and rectification equipment imports (HS 8419.40): 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 8419.40: Distilling or rectifying plant: not used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of distillation and rectification equipment imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported distillation and rectification equipment worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 291 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 507% on 2023.
Which countries supply distillation and rectification equipment to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by South Africa (1%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of distillation and rectification equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.30 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $13.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of distillation and rectification equipment to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $143 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $585 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for distillation and rectification equipment?
The HS code for distillation and rectification equipment is subheading 8419.40. 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 8419 page.
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