Filling, sealing and labelling machines imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of filling, sealing and labelling machines by Zimbabwe reached $10.3 million in 2024 (878 tonnes). Value fell 55% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $25.1 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 | $10.3M | 878 t |
| 2023 | $22.8M | 753 t |
| 2022 | $25.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 241 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 173 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 190 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 221 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 90 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports filling, sealing and labelling machines from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (34%), United Arab Emirates (31%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.5M | 34% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.2M | 31% |
| China | $1.4M | 13% |
| India | $735K | 7.1% |
| Finland | $673K | 6.5% |
| Italy | $510K | 5% |
| Netherlands | $99K | 1% |
| Uganda | $95K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $45K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $27K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.73 per kg, 67% below the world average of $35.87, 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.
Filling, sealing and labelling machines exports from Zimbabwe
Exports of filling, sealing and labelling machines by Zimbabwe reached $420 thousand in 2024 (82 tonnes). South Africa alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $235K | 56% |
| Zambia | $185K | 44% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe filling, sealing and labelling machines imports (HS 8422.30): 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 8422.30: Machinery: for filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling bottles, cans, bags or other containers, machinery for aerating beverages.
Common questions
What is the value of filling, sealing and labelling machines imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported filling, sealing and labelling machines worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 878 tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply filling, sealing and labelling machines to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (31%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 61% on the year.
What is the average import price of filling, sealing and labelling machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.73 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $35.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of filling, sealing and labelling machines to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, an increase of 298%. The peak was 2022 at $25.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export filling, sealing and labelling machines?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $420 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa and Zambia. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $9.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for filling, sealing and labelling machines?
The HS code for filling, sealing and labelling machines is subheading 8422.30. 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 8422 page.
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