High power DC motors imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported high power dc motors worth $3.9 million (283 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 1867% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% 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 | $3.9M | 283 t |
| 2023 | $199K | 34 t |
| 2022 | $428K | 48 t |
| 2021 | $747K | 77 t |
| 2020 | $413K | 115 t |
| 2019 | $279K | 27 t |
| 2018 | $191K | 23 t |
| 2017 | $373K | 26 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports high power dc motors from
One supplier dominates: Singapore accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $2.6M | 67% |
| China | $786K | 20% |
| South Africa | $467K | 12% |
| Hong Kong | $32K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.86 per kg, close to the world average of $11.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High power DC motors exports from Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported high power dc motors worth $1.4 million (292 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.4M | 99% |
| South Africa | $10K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe high power dc motors imports (HS 8501.34): 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 8501.34: Electric motors and generators: DC, of an output exceeding 375kW.
Common questions
What is the value of high power dc motors imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported high power dc motors worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 283 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 178 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports.
Which countries supply high power dc motors to Zimbabwe?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (20%) and South Africa (12%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 947% on the year.
What is the average import price of high power dc motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.86 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $11.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of high power dc motors to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $373 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 950%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $819 thousand a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export high power dc motors?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia and South Africa. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for high power dc motors?
The HS code for high power dc motors is subheading 8501.34. 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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