Fire trucks imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported fire trucks worth $24.0 million (745 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 88% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 63% a year on average.
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 | $24.0M | 745 t |
| 2023 | $12.8M | 459 t |
| 2022 | $647K | 150 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 216 t |
| 2020 | $810K | 61 t |
| 2019 | $142K | 40 t |
| 2018 | $817K | 78 t |
| 2017 | $791K | 49 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports fire trucks from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $23.7M | 99% |
| China | $196K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $65K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $7K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.19 per kg, 36% above the world average of $23.68. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe fire trucks imports (HS 8705.30): 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 8705.30: Vehicles: fire fighting vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of fire trucks imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported fire trucks worth $24.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 745 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 180 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 88% on 2023.
Which countries supply fire trucks to Zimbabwe?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($23.7 million), followed by China (1%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of fire trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.19 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $23.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fire trucks to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $791 thousand in 2017 to $24.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for fire trucks?
The HS code for fire trucks is subheading 8705.30. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8705 page.
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