Harvester imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $12.2 million of harvester in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $28.9 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 | $12.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $18.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $22.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $28.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $17.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $20.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 814 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports harvester from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 61% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.4M | 61% |
| China | $1.2M | 9.6% |
| Switzerland | $1.0M | 8.5% |
| Brazil | $832K | 6.8% |
| Mauritius | $299K | 2.5% |
| Japan | $292K | 2.4% |
| India | $223K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $179K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $155K | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $153K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8433
| 8433.51 | Combine harvester-threshers | 21% |
| 8433.59 | Harvesting machinery (other) | 20% |
| 8433.90 | Harvesting machinery parts | 17% |
| 8433.60 | Produce cleaning and sorting machines | 15% |
| 8433.40 | Straw and fodder balers | 10% |
| 8433.11 | Rotary lawn mowers (powered) | 3.9% |
| 8433.19 | Lawn mowers (other types) | 3.9% |
| 8433.30 | Haymaking machinery | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8433.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.49 per kg, close to the world average of $11.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Harvester exports from Zimbabwe
Exports of harvester by Zimbabwe reached $364 thousand in 2024 (26 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Botswana accounted for 90% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $326K | 90% |
| Malawi | $22K | 6.1% |
| Mozambique | $9K | 2.3% |
| Zambia | $8K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe harvester imports (HS 8433): 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 8433: Harvesting and threshing machinery, straw and fodder balers, grass or hay mowers; machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruit or other agricultural produce, other than machinery of heading no 8437.
Common questions
What is the value of harvester imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported harvester worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply harvester to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by China (10%) and Switzerland (9%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average import price of harvester per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.49 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $11.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of harvester to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2021 at $28.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.4 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export harvester?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $364 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Malawi and Mozambique. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $11.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for harvester?
The HS code for harvester is heading 8433. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8433.51 (21% of the value) and 8433.59 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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