Distribution board parts imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported distribution board parts worth $2.1 million (264 tonnes). Value fell 73% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.7 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 | $2.1M | 264 t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 322 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 274 t |
| 2021 | $658K | 90 t |
| 2020 | $410K | 60 t |
| 2019 | $482K | 37 t |
| 2018 | $844K | 104 t |
| 2017 | $430K | 51 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports distribution board parts from
China alone supplied 62% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 62% |
| South Africa | $594K | 29% |
| United Arab Emirates | $41K | 2% |
| Mozambique | $40K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $35K | 1.7% |
| Mauritius | $29K | 1.4% |
| India | $13K | 0.6% |
| Denmark | $6K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.3% |
| United States | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.80 per kg, 21% below the world average of $9.92, 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 distribution board parts imports (HS 8538.10): 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 8538.10: Electrical apparatus: parts (e.g. boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, other bases), for goods of heading no. 8537, not equipped with their apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of distribution board parts imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported distribution board parts worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 264 tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply distribution board parts to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by South Africa (29%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 528% on the year.
What is the average import price of distribution board parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.80 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $9.92 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of distribution board parts to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $430 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 378%. The peak was 2023 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for distribution board parts?
The HS code for distribution board parts is subheading 8538.10. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8538 page.
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