High voltage cable imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high voltage cable by Zimbabwe reached $6.4 million in 2024 (974 tonnes). Value rose 84% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $6.4M | 974 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 549 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 557 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 720 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 505 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 281 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 217 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 185 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports high voltage cable from
Most of the value came from China (49%), Zambia (25%), South Africa (12%). Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+703% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 49% |
| Zambia | $1.6M | 25% |
| South Africa | $772K | 12% |
| India | $330K | 5.2% |
| Denmark | $288K | 4.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $101K | 1.6% |
| Singapore | $97K | 1.5% |
| Hong Kong | $35K | 0.6% |
| Mauritius | $6K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.52 per kg, close to the world average of $7.85.
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 voltage cable imports (HS 8544.60): 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 8544.60: Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage cable imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported high voltage cable worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 974 tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 84% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage cable to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Zambia (25%) and South Africa (12%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 940% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.52 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $7.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high voltage cable to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 529%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage cable?
The HS code for high voltage cable is subheading 8544.60. 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 8544 page.
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