Gas and liquid meters imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $2.2 million of gas and liquid meters in 2024 (36 tonnes). Value rose 289% 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 | $2.2M | 36 t |
| 2023 | $564K | 16 t |
| 2022 | $761K | 25 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 30 t |
| 2020 | $648K | 12 t |
| 2019 | $530K | 13 t |
| 2018 | $832K | 10 t |
| 2017 | $620K | 3 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports gas and liquid meters from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 80% |
| South Africa | $311K | 14% |
| Netherlands | $77K | 3.5% |
| Hong Kong | $12K | 0.5% |
| United States | $11K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $6K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 0.2% |
| India | $5K | 0.2% |
| Mauritius | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $61.59 per kg, 56% below the world average of $138.98, 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 gas and liquid meters imports (HS 9026.80): 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 9026.80: Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking variables of liquids or gases (excluding pressure or the flow and level of liquids and those of heading no. 9014, 9015, 9028 and 9032).
Common questions
What is the value of gas and liquid meters imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported gas and liquid meters worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 289% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas and liquid meters to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by South Africa (14%) and the Netherlands (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 711% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas and liquid meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $61.59 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $138.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gas and liquid meters to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $620 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 254%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $940 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for gas and liquid meters?
The HS code for gas and liquid meters is subheading 9026.80. 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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