Heat treatment machinery imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $29.0 million of heat treatment machinery in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $29.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $29.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $19.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $18.0M | 13.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $12.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 847 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports heat treatment machinery from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), South Africa (23%), Hong Kong (18%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+672% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.9M | 31% |
| South Africa | $6.6M | 23% |
| Hong Kong | $5.2M | 18% |
| India | $2.2M | 7.7% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 7.6% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $505K | 1.7% |
| Denmark | $485K | 1.7% |
| France | $299K | 1% |
| Mozambique | $274K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8419
| 8419.89 | Heat treatment machinery (other) | 25% |
| 8419.19 | Non-electric water heaters | 20% |
| 8419.50 | Industrial heat exchangers | 12% |
| 8419.31 | Agricultural dryers | 11% |
| 8419.40 | Distillation and rectification equipment | 10% |
| 8419.90 | Heat treatment equipment parts | 6.5% |
| 8419.81 | Food preparation equipment | 5.8% |
| 8419.39 | Industrial dryers (other) | 5.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8419.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.02 per kg, 56% below the world average of $18.05, 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.
Heat treatment machinery exports from Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe exported $377 thousand of heat treatment machinery in 2024 (130 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+296% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $333K | 89% |
| South Africa | $30K | 8% |
| Malawi | $7K | 1.8% |
| Mozambique | $4K | 1% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.3% |
| Botswana | $1K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0.1% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe heat treatment machinery imports (HS 8419): 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 8419: Machinery, plant (not domestic), or laboratory equipment; electrically heated or not, (excluding items in 85.14) for the treatment of materials by a process involving change of temperature; including instantaneous or non electric storage water heaters.
Common questions
What is the value of heat treatment machinery imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported heat treatment machinery worth $29.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply heat treatment machinery to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by South Africa (23%) and Hong Kong (18%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 672% on the year.
What is the average import price of heat treatment machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.02 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $18.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of heat treatment machinery to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $29.0 million in 2024, an increase of 367%. The peak was 2023 at $29.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.6 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export heat treatment machinery?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $377 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, South Africa and Malawi. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $28.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for heat treatment machinery?
The HS code for heat treatment machinery is heading 8419. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8419.89 (25% of the value) and 8419.19 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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