Drill press imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of drill press by Zimbabwe reached $2.2 million in 2024 (803 tonnes). That is 65% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.2 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 | $2.2M | 803 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 609 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 402 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 190 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 187 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 250 t |
| 2017 | $894K | 46 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports drill press from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+426% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 57% |
| Hong Kong | $273K | 13% |
| South Africa | $272K | 13% |
| India | $202K | 9.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $89K | 4.1% |
| Singapore | $79K | 3.6% |
| Tanzania | $11K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $3K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8459
| 8459.29 | Manual drilling machines | 36% |
| 8459.49 | Manual boring machines | 29% |
| 8459.69 | Manual milling machines | 22% |
| 8459.39 | Manual boring-milling machines | 3.9% |
| 8459.70 | Threading and tapping machines | 3.5% |
| 8459.41 | CNC boring machines | 1.7% |
| 8459.61 | CNC milling machines | 1.2% |
| 8459.59 | Manual knee-type milling machines | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8459.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.71 per kg, 73% below the world average of $10.01, 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 drill press imports (HS 8459): 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 8459: Machine-tools; (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping by removing metal, other than lathes of heading no. 8458.
Common questions
What is the value of drill press imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported drill press worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 803 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply drill press to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Hong Kong (13%) and South Africa (12%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 426% on the year.
What is the average import price of drill press per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.71 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $10.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of drill press to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $894 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 144%. The peak was 2023 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for drill press?
The HS code for drill press is heading 8459. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8459.29 (36% of the value) and 8459.49 (29%).
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