Grain mill imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of grain mill by Zimbabwe reached $6.6 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.2 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 | $6.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 990 t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 908 t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 742 t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 875 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 472 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 377 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports grain mill from
South Africa alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.5M | 54% |
| China | $1.7M | 27% |
| Turkey | $540K | 8.2% |
| Pakistan | $287K | 4.4% |
| India | $112K | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $108K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $56K | 0.9% |
| Cambodia | $48K | 0.7% |
| Brazil | $31K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $30K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8437
| 8437.80 | Cereal milling machinery | 71% |
| 8437.10 | Grain and seed cleaning machines | 15% |
| 8437.90 | Grain milling machinery parts | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8437.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.52 per kg, 43% below the world average of $7.95, 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 grain mill imports (HS 8437): 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 8437: Machines for cleaning, sorting, grading seed, grain, dried leguminous vegetables; machinery used in the milling industry for the working of cereals or dried leguminous vegetables, not farm type machinery.
Common questions
What is the value of grain mill imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported grain mill worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply grain mill to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by China (27%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average import price of grain mill per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.52 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $7.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of grain mill to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. The peak was 2022 at $13.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for grain mill?
The HS code for grain mill is heading 8437. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8437.80 (71% of the value) and 8437.10 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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