Gas purification machinery imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $13.2 million of gas purification machinery in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 78% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.1 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 | $13.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 881 t |
| 2022 | $18.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 120 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 263 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 167 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 69 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports gas purification machinery from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+380% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.5M | 65% |
| China | $2.9M | 22% |
| Singapore | $737K | 5.6% |
| Hong Kong | $487K | 3.7% |
| India | $87K | 0.7% |
| Mozambique | $77K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $71K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $55K | 0.4% |
| France | $39K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $28K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.82 per kg, 75% below the world average of $27.41, 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 gas purification machinery imports (HS 8421.39): 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 8421.39: Machinery: for filtering or purifying gases, other than intake air filters for internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of gas purification machinery imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported gas purification machinery worth $13.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 78% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas purification machinery to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by China (22%) and Singapore (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 380% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas purification machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.82 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $27.41 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gas purification machinery to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $13.2 million in 2024, an increase of 894%. The peak was 2022 at $18.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas purification machinery?
The HS code for gas purification machinery is subheading 8421.39. 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 8421 page.
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