Electric hand tools (other types) imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric hand tools (other types) by Zimbabwe reached $2.3 million in 2024 (735 tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. 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 | $2.3M | 735 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 599 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 355 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 360 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 308 t |
| 2019 | $787K | 116 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 181 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 54 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports electric hand tools (other types) from
The largest suppliers were China (38%), South Africa (28%), United Kingdom (19%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $860K | 38% |
| South Africa | $635K | 28% |
| United Kingdom | $426K | 19% |
| Singapore | $122K | 5.4% |
| Peru | $57K | 2.5% |
| Hong Kong | $46K | 2% |
| Switzerland | $42K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25K | 1.1% |
| Mozambique | $23K | 1% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.08 per kg, 83% below the world average of $17.69, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe electric hand tools (other types) imports (HS 8467.29): 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 8467.29: Tools: for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor: other than saws and drills.
Common questions
What is the value of electric hand tools (other types) imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported electric hand tools (other types) worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 735 tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric hand tools (other types) to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($860 thousand), followed by South Africa (28%) and the United Kingdom (19%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric hand tools (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.08 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $17.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric hand tools (other types) to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric hand tools (other types)?
The HS code for electric hand tools (other types) is subheading 8467.29. 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 8467 page.
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