High capacity AC alternators imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high capacity ac alternators by Zimbabwe reached $7.4 million in 2024 (742 tonnes). Value rose 363% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 75% 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 | $7.4M | 742 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 183 t |
| 2022 | $304K | 60 t |
| 2021 | $222K | 28 t |
| 2020 | $78K | 15 t |
| 2019 | $214K | 51 t |
| 2018 | $279K | 24 t |
| 2017 | $144K | 16 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports high capacity ac alternators from
The largest suppliers were Malaysia (45%), China (25%), South Africa (20%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+757% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $3.3M | 45% |
| China | $1.8M | 25% |
| South Africa | $1.5M | 20% |
| Hong Kong | $461K | 6.3% |
| South Korea | $225K | 3.1% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.93 per kg, close to the world average of $10.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High capacity AC alternators exports from Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe exported $286 thousand of high capacity ac alternators in 2024 (31 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $286K | 100% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe high capacity ac alternators imports (HS 8501.64): 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 8501.64: Electric generators: AC generators, (alternators), of an output exceeding 750kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of high capacity ac alternators imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported high capacity ac alternators worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 742 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 363% on 2023.
Which countries supply high capacity ac alternators to Zimbabwe?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by China (25%) and South Africa (20%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 757% on the year.
What is the average import price of high capacity ac alternators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.93 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $10.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high capacity ac alternators to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $144 thousand in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export high capacity ac alternators?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $286 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia and Mozambique. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for high capacity ac alternators?
The HS code for high capacity ac alternators is subheading 8501.64. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8501 page.
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