Electrical parts imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported electrical parts worth $7.4 million (536 tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.2 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 | $7.4M | 536 t |
| 2023 | $10.2M | 495 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 445 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 226 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 297 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 177 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 248 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 133 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports electrical parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 53% |
| South Africa | $2.3M | 31% |
| Singapore | $544K | 7.3% |
| Germany | $190K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $93K | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $92K | 1.2% |
| Mozambique | $67K | 0.9% |
| India | $48K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $32K | 0.4% |
| Mauritius | $32K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8538
| 8538.90 | Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537 | 72% |
| 8538.10 | Distribution board parts | 28% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8538.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.83 per kg, 44% below the world average of $24.56, 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 electrical parts imports (HS 8538): 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 8538: Electrical apparatus; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 and 8537.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical parts imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported electrical parts worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 536 tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical parts to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by South Africa (31%) and Singapore (7%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 176% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.83 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $24.56 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 parts to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 287%. The peak was 2023 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical parts?
The HS code for electrical parts is heading 8538. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8538.90 (72% of the value) and 8538.10 (28%).
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