Engine parts imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $8.9 million of engine parts in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $8.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 953 t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 623 t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 581 t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 646 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 534 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports engine parts from
Most of the value came from South Africa (38%), China (25%), United Kingdom (9%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+304% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.4M | 38% |
| China | $2.3M | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $827K | 9.3% |
| United States | $594K | 6.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $557K | 6.3% |
| Hong Kong | $483K | 5.4% |
| India | $205K | 2.3% |
| Ireland | $145K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $116K | 1.3% |
| Mauritius | $52K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8409
| 8409.99 | Diesel engine parts | 49% |
| 8409.91 | Gasoline engine parts | 47% |
| 8409.10 | Aircraft engine parts | 4.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8409.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.92 per kg, 64% below the world average of $13.50, 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 engine parts imports (HS 8409): 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 8409: Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the engines of heading no. 8407 or 8408.
Common questions
What is the value of engine parts imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported engine parts worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 139th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply engine parts to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by China (25%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 599% on the year.
What is the average import price of engine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.92 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $13.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of engine parts to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2023 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for engine parts?
The HS code for engine parts is heading 8409. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8409.99 (49% of the value) and 8409.91 (47%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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