Flow meters imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of flow meters by Zimbabwe reached $2.3 million in 2024 (119 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.3M | 119 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 68 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 31 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 29 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 19 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 12 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 16 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 14 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports flow meters from
Most of the value came from South Africa (49%), China (12%), Mauritius (11%). Among the main suppliers, Mauritius grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.1M | 49% |
| China | $276K | 12% |
| Mauritius | $246K | 11% |
| India | $178K | 7.8% |
| Canada | $95K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $66K | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $60K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $43K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $41K | 1.8% |
| Mozambique | $35K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.13 per kg, 81% below the world average of $102.34, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe flow meters imports (HS 9026.10): 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 9026.10: Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids.
Common questions
What is the value of flow meters imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported flow meters worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 119 tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply flow meters to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (12%) and Mauritius (11%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of flow meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.13 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $102.34 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of flow meters to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for flow meters?
The HS code for flow meters is subheading 9026.10. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9026 page.
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