Electrical switches imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $6.8 million of electrical switches in 2024 (762 tonnes). That is 94% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $6.8M | 762 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 539 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 385 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 307 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 264 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 205 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 255 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 102 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports electrical switches from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Mauritius grew fastest (+755% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 51% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 20% |
| Bahrain | $996K | 15% |
| Mauritius | $301K | 4.4% |
| India | $116K | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $89K | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $88K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $83K | 1.2% |
| United States | $69K | 1% |
| Germany | $50K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.93 per kg, 83% below the world average of $51.50, 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 switches imports (HS 8536.50): 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 8536.50: Electrical apparatus: switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical switches imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported electrical switches worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 762 tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 94% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical switches to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by South Africa (20%) and Bahrain (15%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 755% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical switches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.93 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $51.50 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 switches to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 320%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical switches?
The HS code for electrical switches is subheading 8536.50. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8536 page.
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