Fans (other types) imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported fans (other types) worth $5.9 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 29% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.9 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 | $5.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 865 t |
| 2022 | $11.9M | 722 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 519 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 587 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 265 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 222 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 120 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports fans (other types) from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (35%), Hong Kong (27%), China (25%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+850% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.1M | 35% |
| Hong Kong | $1.6M | 27% |
| China | $1.5M | 25% |
| Mozambique | $258K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $124K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $64K | 1.1% |
| United States | $54K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $36K | 0.6% |
| Luxembourg | $33K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $30K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.50 per kg, 71% below the world average of $18.89, 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 fans (other types) imports (HS 8414.59): 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 8414.59: Fans: n.e.c. in item no. 8414.51.
Common questions
What is the value of fans (other types) imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported fans (other types) worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply fans (other types) to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Hong Kong (27%) and China (25%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 850% on the year.
What is the average import price of fans (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.50 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $18.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fans (other types) to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 330%. The peak was 2022 at $11.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fans (other types)?
The HS code for fans (other types) is subheading 8414.59. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8414 page.
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