Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes by Zimbabwe reached $75.8 million in 2024 (16.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 126% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $75.8M | 16.2K t |
| 2023 | $33.5M | 12.4K t |
| 2022 | $27.3M | 14.4K t |
| 2021 | $39.5M | 16.1K t |
| 2020 | $16.9M | 14.9K t |
| 2019 | $21.0M | 15.2K t |
| 2018 | $28.7M | 17.0K t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 2.7K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+446% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $51.3M | 68% |
| United Kingdom | $8.3M | 11% |
| Finland | $5.5M | 7.3% |
| South Africa | $3.2M | 4.3% |
| Botswana | $2.4M | 3.2% |
| Hong Kong | $2.0M | 2.6% |
| India | $1.0M | 1.3% |
| France | $932K | 1.2% |
| DR Congo | $321K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $231K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.68 per kg, 34% below the world average of $7.05, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imports (HS 8704.23): 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 8704.23: Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes worth $75.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 126% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($51.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (11%) and Finland (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 689% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.68 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $7.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $75.8 million in 2024, an increase of 694%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $31.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes?
The HS code for heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes is subheading 8704.23. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8704 page.
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