High power three-phase motors imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high power three-phase motors by Zimbabwe reached $2.6 million in 2024 (222 tonnes). That is 146% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $2.6M | 222 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 125 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 114 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 246 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $953K | 126 t |
| 2018 | $661K | 76 t |
| 2017 | $594K | 58 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports high power three-phase motors from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (49%), China (26%), India (10%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+921% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.3M | 49% |
| China | $678K | 26% |
| India | $273K | 10% |
| Brazil | $248K | 9.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $90K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $44K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| Sudan | $0K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.92 per kg, close to the world average of $13.59.
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 high power three-phase motors imports (HS 8501.53): 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 8501.53: Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 75kW.
Common questions
What is the value of high power three-phase motors imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported high power three-phase motors worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 222 tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 146% on 2023.
Which countries supply high power three-phase motors to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (26%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 921% on the year.
What is the average import price of high power three-phase motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.92 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $13.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high power three-phase motors to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $594 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 345%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for high power three-phase motors?
The HS code for high power three-phase motors is subheading 8501.53. 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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