Heating boilers imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heating boilers by Zimbabwe reached $6.2 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 56% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $6.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 946 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 216 t |
| 2021 | $308K | 69 t |
| 2020 | $770K | 95 t |
| 2019 | $887K | 91 t |
| 2018 | $447K | 45 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 122 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports heating boilers from
China alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 81% |
| Hong Kong | $528K | 8.6% |
| United Kingdom | $450K | 7.3% |
| South Africa | $92K | 1.5% |
| Australia | $44K | 0.7% |
| India | $21K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8403
| 8403.10 | Central heating boilers | 94% |
| 8403.90 | Heating boiler parts | 6.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.70 per kg, 63% below the world average of $12.81, 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 heating boilers imports (HS 8403): 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 8403: Central heating boilers; excluding those of heading no. 8402.
Common questions
What is the value of heating boilers imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported heating boilers worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply heating boilers to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Hong Kong (9%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of heating boilers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.70 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $12.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of heating boilers to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 408%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for heating boilers?
The HS code for heating boilers is heading 8403. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8403.10 (94% of the value) and 8403.90 (6%).
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