Earthmoving machinery parts (other) imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $15.7 million of earthmoving machinery parts (other) in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $21.6 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 | $15.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $21.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $21.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $21.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $15.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $14.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $14.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $16.6M | 1.9K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports earthmoving machinery parts (other) from
South Africa alone supplied 57% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.9M | 57% |
| China | $5.4M | 35% |
| Hong Kong | $365K | 2.3% |
| Mozambique | $183K | 1.2% |
| United States | $135K | 0.9% |
| India | $95K | 0.6% |
| France | $88K | 0.6% |
| Zambia | $85K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $71K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $43K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.68 per kg, 29% below the world average of $5.21, 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.
Earthmoving machinery parts (other) exports from Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported earthmoving machinery parts (other) worth $1.3 million (83 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.1M | 86% |
| Mozambique | $149K | 12% |
| Zambia | $11K | 0.9% |
| Finland | $8K | 0.6% |
| Lesotho | $3K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $0K | 0% |
| Bolivia | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe earthmoving machinery parts (other) imports (HS 8431.49): 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 8431.49: Machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431.
Common questions
What is the value of earthmoving machinery parts (other) imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported earthmoving machinery parts (other) worth $15.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply earthmoving machinery parts (other) to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by China (35%) and Hong Kong (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 310% on the year.
What is the average import price of earthmoving machinery parts (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.68 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $5.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of earthmoving machinery parts (other) to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.6 million in 2017 to $15.7 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2021 at $21.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.6 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export earthmoving machinery parts (other)?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Mozambique and Zambia. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $14.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for earthmoving machinery parts (other)?
The HS code for earthmoving machinery parts (other) is subheading 8431.49. 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 8431 page.
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