Gasket imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $3.3 million of gasket in 2024 (487 tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.2 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 | $3.3M | 487 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 598 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 431 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 469 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 228 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 172 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 162 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 77 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports gasket from
South Africa alone supplied 63% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.1M | 63% |
| China | $372K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $175K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $174K | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $90K | 2.7% |
| United States | $72K | 2.2% |
| India | $58K | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $46K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $37K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $31K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8484
| 8484.90 | Gasket assortment kits | 38% |
| 8484.20 | Mechanical seals | 35% |
| 8484.10 | Metal gasket joints | 27% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8484.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.75 per kg, 86% below the world average of $48.77, 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 gasket imports (HS 8484): 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 8484: Gaskets and similar joints of metal sheeting combined with other material or of two or more layers of metal; sets or assortments of gaskets and similar joints, dissimilar in composition, put up in pouches, envelopes or similar packings; mechanical seals.
Common questions
What is the value of gasket imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported gasket worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 487 tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply gasket to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (11%) and the United Arab Emirates (5%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 213% on the year.
What is the average import price of gasket per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.75 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $48.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gasket to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. The peak was 2023 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for gasket?
The HS code for gasket is heading 8484. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8484.90 (38% of the value) and 8484.20 (35%).
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