Forged grinding balls imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of forged grinding balls by Zimbabwe reached $11.8 million in 2024 (10.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 39% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $11.8M | 10.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 2.0K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports forged grinding balls from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), South Africa (41%), Mozambique (9%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+237% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.9M | 42% |
| South Africa | $4.9M | 41% |
| Mozambique | $1.1M | 9.4% |
| Hong Kong | $664K | 5.6% |
| Mauritius | $248K | 2.1% |
| Australia | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.09 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
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 forged grinding balls imports (HS 7326.11): 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 7326.11: Iron or steel: grinding balls and similar articles for mills, forged or stamped, but not further worked.
Common questions
What is the value of forged grinding balls imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported forged grinding balls worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged grinding balls to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by South Africa (41%) and Mozambique (9%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 310% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged grinding balls per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.09 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $0.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of forged grinding balls to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024, an increase of 561%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged grinding balls?
The HS code for forged grinding balls is subheading 7326.11. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7326 page.
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