Grinding stones imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported grinding stones worth $2.9 million (873 tonnes). Value rose 21% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $2.9M | 873 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 901 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 811 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 599 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 764 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 683 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 428 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 276 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports grinding stones from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (48%), China (46%), Italy (2%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.4M | 48% |
| China | $1.3M | 46% |
| Italy | $52K | 1.8% |
| Singapore | $30K | 1% |
| Canada | $26K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $19K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $13K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $10K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6804
| 6804.22 | Abrasive grinding wheels | 53% |
| 6804.23 | Natural stone grinding wheels | 26% |
| 6804.21 | Diamond grinding wheels | 16% |
| 6804.10 | Millstones and grindstones | 5.3% |
| 6804.30 | Hand sharpening stones | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.38 per kg, 55% below the world average of $7.49, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe grinding stones imports (HS 6804): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 6804: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels, etc without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, etc and parts thereof, natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or of ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of grinding stones imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported grinding stones worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 873 tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply grinding stones to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (46%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 235% on the year.
What is the average import price of grinding stones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.38 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $7.49 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of grinding stones to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2022 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for grinding stones?
The HS code for grinding stones is heading 6804. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 6804.22 (52% of the value) and 6804.23 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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