Electrical machinery imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $3.8 million of electrical machinery in 2024 (265 tonnes). Value fell 28% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.3 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 | $3.8M | 265 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 175 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 286 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 84 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 69 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 74 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 20 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports electrical machinery from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (43%), China (25%), Turkey (6%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.6M | 43% |
| China | $974K | 26% |
| Turkey | $244K | 6.4% |
| Bahrain | $155K | 4.1% |
| Hong Kong | $147K | 3.9% |
| Mozambique | $141K | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $106K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $82K | 2.1% |
| Australia | $62K | 1.6% |
| Israel | $50K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8543
| 8543.70 | Specialized electrical machines | 82% |
| 8543.90 | Electrical machinery parts | 16% |
| 8543.30 | Electroplating machinery | 1.9% |
| 8543.20 | Signal generators | 0.9% |
| 8543.10 | Particle accelerators | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8543.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.43 per kg, 81% below the world average of $74.10, 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 electrical machinery imports (HS 8543): 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 8543: Electrical machines and apparatus; having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical machinery imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported electrical machinery worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 265 tonnes. That ranks it 140th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical machinery to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (25%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 449% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.43 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $74.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical machinery to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 108%. The peak was 2023 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical machinery?
The HS code for electrical machinery is heading 8543. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8543.70 (82% of the value) and 8543.90 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Zimbabwe. Tell us your product to see it live.
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