Food processing machinery imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported food processing machinery worth $24.6 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $24.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $22.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $24.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 615 t |
| 2019 | $12.3M | 865 t |
| 2018 | $14.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 468 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports food processing machinery from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $14.0M | 57% |
| China | $2.8M | 11% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 7% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 4.5% |
| India | $969K | 3.9% |
| Zambia | $765K | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $357K | 1.5% |
| France | $355K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $275K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8438
| 8438.10 | Bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery | 53% |
| 8438.80 | Food and beverage processing machinery (other) | 19% |
| 8438.90 | Food processing machinery parts | 12% |
| 8438.40 | Brewery equipment and machinery | 6.5% |
| 8438.50 | Meat and poultry processing machinery | 5.6% |
| 8438.30 | Sugar manufacturing machinery | 2.7% |
| 8438.60 | Fruit and vegetable processing machinery | 1.1% |
| 8438.20 | Confectionery and chocolate machinery | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8438.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.93 per kg, 52% below the world average of $26.89, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe food processing machinery imports (HS 8438): 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 8438: Machinery n.e.c. in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than machinery for extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils.
Common questions
What is the value of food processing machinery imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported food processing machinery worth $24.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply food processing machinery to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($14.0 million), followed by China (11%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 493% on the year.
What is the average import price of food processing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.93 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $26.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of food processing machinery to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $24.6 million in 2024, an increase of 249%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for food processing machinery?
The HS code for food processing machinery is heading 8438. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8438.10 (52% of the value) and 8438.80 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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