Excavation machinery imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported excavation machinery worth $32.1 million (4.1 thousand tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $40.2 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 | $32.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $40.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $34.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $31.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $13.2M | 971 t |
| 2019 | $10.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $17.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $13.2M | 1.1K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports excavation machinery from
Most of the value came from China (34%), South Africa (29%), France (21%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.0M | 34% |
| South Africa | $9.2M | 29% |
| France | $6.7M | 21% |
| India | $3.2M | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $628K | 2% |
| Finland | $600K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $312K | 1% |
| Mozambique | $97K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $91K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $89K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8430
| 8430.41 | Self-propelled boring and sinking machinery | 59% |
| 8430.49 | Boring and sinking machinery (stationary) | 23% |
| 8430.50 | Self-propelled earth handling machinery | 12% |
| 8430.31 | Self-propelled rock and coal cutters | 2.6% |
| 8430.61 | Stationary compacting and tamping machinery | 1.9% |
| 8430.39 | Rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) | 0.9% |
| 8430.69 | Earth moving machinery (stationary, other) | 0.8% |
| 8430.10 | Pile-drivers and extractors | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8430.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.77 per kg, 193% above the world average of $2.65. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Excavation machinery exports from Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported excavation machinery worth $871 thousand (104 tonnes). South Africa alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $546K | 63% |
| Lesotho | $146K | 17% |
| Zambia | $95K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $61K | 7% |
| Mozambique | $16K | 1.8% |
| Botswana | $8K | 0.9% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe excavation machinery imports (HS 8430): 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 8430: Moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting or boring machinery, for earth, minerals, or ores; pile drivers and extractors; snow ploughs and snow blowers.
Common questions
What is the value of excavation machinery imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported excavation machinery worth $32.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavation machinery to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($11.0 million), followed by South Africa (29%) and France (21%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 423% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavation machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.77 per kg in 2024, 193% above the world average of $2.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of excavation machinery to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.2 million in 2017 to $32.1 million in 2024, an increase of 144%. The peak was 2023 at $40.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.2 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export excavation machinery?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $871 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Lesotho and Zambia. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $31.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavation machinery?
The HS code for excavation machinery is heading 8430. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8430.41 (59% of the value) and 8430.49 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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