General cargo trailers imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported general cargo trailers worth $27.3 million (15.1 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $27.3M | 15.1K t |
| 2023 | $30.0M | 13.4K t |
| 2022 | $30.2M | 13.1K t |
| 2021 | $21.9M | 13.1K t |
| 2020 | $16.2M | 11.8K t |
| 2019 | $15.7M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $12.4M | 37.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 2.1K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports general cargo trailers from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (48%), China (31%), Hong Kong (12%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $13.1M | 48% |
| China | $8.5M | 31% |
| Hong Kong | $3.3M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $887K | 3.3% |
| Zambia | $815K | 3% |
| Mozambique | $321K | 1.2% |
| Namibia | $132K | 0.5% |
| Tanzania | $123K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $39K | 0.1% |
| Botswana | $15K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.81 per kg, 53% below the world average of $3.89, 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 general cargo trailers imports (HS 8716.39): 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 8716.39: Trailers and semi-trailers: (other than tanker type).
Common questions
What is the value of general cargo trailers imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported general cargo trailers worth $27.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply general cargo trailers to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($13.1 million), followed by China (31%) and Hong Kong (12%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 976% on the year.
What is the average import price of general cargo trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.81 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $3.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of general cargo trailers to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $27.3 million in 2024, an increase of 313%. The peak was 2022 at $30.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for general cargo trailers?
The HS code for general cargo trailers is subheading 8716.39. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8716 page.
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