Electrical switching apparatus (other) imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported electrical switching apparatus (other) worth $2.4 million (273 tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.4 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 | $2.4M | 273 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 225 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 326 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 401 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 142 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 145 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 111 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 177 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports electrical switching apparatus (other) from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (48%), China (22%), United Arab Emirates (8%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+834% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.2M | 48% |
| China | $541K | 22% |
| United Arab Emirates | $191K | 7.9% |
| Russia | $109K | 4.5% |
| Hong Kong | $87K | 3.6% |
| Singapore | $52K | 2.1% |
| United States | $50K | 2.1% |
| Denmark | $34K | 1.4% |
| Mozambique | $23K | 1% |
| Bahrain | $19K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.83 per kg, 75% below the world average of $35.57, 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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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 8536.90: Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical switching apparatus (other) imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported electrical switching apparatus (other) worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 273 tonnes. That ranks it 144th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical switching apparatus (other) to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (22%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 834% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical switching apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.83 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $35.57 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 switching apparatus (other) to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2021 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical switching apparatus (other)?
The HS code for electrical switching apparatus (other) is subheading 8536.90. 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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