Excavator imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $119.3 million of excavator in 2024 (31.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $166.8 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 | $119.3M | 31.5K t |
| 2023 | $141.6M | 32.2K t |
| 2022 | $166.8M | 31.6K t |
| 2021 | $94.2M | 17.9K t |
| 2020 | $55.7M | 12.9K t |
| 2019 | $62.3M | 13.6K t |
| 2018 | $94.5M | 18.8K t |
| 2017 | $46.7M | 8.5K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports excavator from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $65.8M | 55% |
| China | $30.4M | 26% |
| Hong Kong | $6.2M | 5.2% |
| Finland | $3.3M | 2.8% |
| Mozambique | $3.0M | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.4M | 2% |
| Tanzania | $2.0M | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 1% |
| Botswana | $1.0M | 0.9% |
| India | $908K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8429
| 8429.59 | Shovels and loaders (other) | 42% |
| 8429.51 | Front-end loaders | 30% |
| 8429.52 | Excavators with rotating superstructure | 13% |
| 8429.20 | Graders and levellers | 7% |
| 8429.19 | Wheel bulldozers | 2.9% |
| 8429.40 | Road rollers and compactors | 2.7% |
| 8429.11 | Track bulldozers | 1.8% |
| 8429.30 | Self-propelled scrapers | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8429.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.79 per kg, 32% below the world average of $5.55, 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.
Excavator exports from Zimbabwe
Exports of excavator by Zimbabwe reached $3.2 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (50%), Botswana (26%), Mozambique (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.6M | 50% |
| Botswana | $832K | 26% |
| Mozambique | $451K | 14% |
| South Africa | $267K | 8.5% |
| Lesotho | $27K | 0.8% |
| Malawi | $11K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe excavator imports (HS 8429): 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 8429: Bulldozers, graders, levellers, scrapers, angledozers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers, self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of excavator imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported excavator worth $119.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavator to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($65.8 million), followed by China (26%) and Hong Kong (5%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 703% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.79 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $5.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of excavator to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.7 million in 2017 to $119.3 million in 2024, an increase of 156%. The peak was 2022 at $166.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $97.6 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export excavator?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Botswana and Mozambique. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $116.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavator?
The HS code for excavator is heading 8429. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8429.59 (42% of the value) and 8429.51 (30%).
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