Gearbox imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported gearbox worth $32.9 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $32.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $26.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $33.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $25.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $20.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $18.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $20.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $11.9M | 571 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports gearbox from
South Africa alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Mauritius grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $20.3M | 62% |
| China | $4.6M | 14% |
| Mauritius | $1.9M | 5.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $817K | 2.5% |
| Ireland | $688K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $525K | 1.6% |
| Hong Kong | $523K | 1.6% |
| United States | $343K | 1% |
| India | $241K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8483
| 8483.40 | Gear boxes and speed changers | 36% |
| 8483.30 | Plain shaft bearings and housings | 19% |
| 8483.10 | Transmission shafts and cranks | 17% |
| 8483.90 | Transmission gears and sprockets | 14% |
| 8483.60 | Clutches and shaft couplings | 6.5% |
| 8483.50 | Pulleys and flywheels | 5.1% |
| 8483.20 | Bearing housings with bearings | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8483.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.61 per kg, close to the world average of $11.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gearbox exports from Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported gearbox worth $476 thousand (25 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+399% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $397K | 83% |
| Sudan | $26K | 5.4% |
| Zambia | $22K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $15K | 3% |
| Mozambique | $5K | 1% |
| Namibia | $3K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0.3% |
| Serbia | $1K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe gearbox imports (HS 8483): 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 8483: Transmission shafts (including cam and crank) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers; flywheels and pulleys; clutches and shaft couplings.
Common questions
What is the value of gearbox imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported gearbox worth $32.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply gearbox to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($20.3 million), followed by China (14%) and Mauritius (6%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 463% on the year.
What is the average import price of gearbox per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.61 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $11.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gearbox to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.9 million in 2017 to $32.9 million in 2024, an increase of 176%. The peak was 2022 at $33.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.6 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export gearbox?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $476 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Sudan and Zambia. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $32.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for gearbox?
The HS code for gearbox is heading 8483. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8483.40 (36% of the value) and 8483.30 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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