Food processing machinery parts imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported food processing machinery parts worth $3.0 million (232 tonnes). Value fell 38% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.4 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 | $3.0M | 232 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 491 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 437 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 590 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 173 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 194 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 314 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports food processing machinery parts from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.5M | 86% |
| Italy | $105K | 3.5% |
| India | $102K | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $61K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $30K | 1% |
| Germany | $19K | 0.7% |
| United States | $19K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.4% |
| China | $10K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.73 per kg, 52% below the world average of $26.28, 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 food processing machinery parts imports (HS 8438.90): 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 8438.90: Machinery: parts of those machines used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink.
Common questions
What is the value of food processing machinery parts imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported food processing machinery parts worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 232 tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply food processing machinery parts to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Italy (4%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 353% on the year.
What is the average import price of food processing machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.73 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $26.28 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 parts to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for food processing machinery parts?
The HS code for food processing machinery parts is subheading 8438.90. 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 8438 page.
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