Electric light fixture imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $8.4 million of electric light fixture in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 60% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $8.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 860 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 441 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 468 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 523 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 550 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 372 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports electric light fixture from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mauritius grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.6M | 55% |
| China | $2.1M | 25% |
| Rwanda | $583K | 7% |
| Mauritius | $280K | 3.3% |
| Hong Kong | $160K | 1.9% |
| United States | $135K | 1.6% |
| Mozambique | $130K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $117K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $62K | 0.7% |
| India | $51K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.40 per kg, 55% below the world average of $16.40, 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 electric light fixture imports (HS 9405.40): 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 9405.40: Lamps and light fittings: electric, n.e.c. in heading no. 9405.
Common questions
What is the value of electric light fixture imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported electric light fixture worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 133rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric light fixture to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by China (25%) and Rwanda (7%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 719% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric light fixture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.40 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $16.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric light fixture to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 150%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric light fixture?
The HS code for electric light fixture is subheading 9405.40. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9405 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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