High voltage distribution panels imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $28.3 million of high voltage distribution panels in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $28.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $24.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $18.3M | 936 t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 640 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 277 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 185 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 279 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 378 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports high voltage distribution panels from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.4M | 58% |
| South Africa | $4.9M | 17% |
| Singapore | $4.8M | 17% |
| Hong Kong | $1.5M | 5.5% |
| India | $239K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $135K | 0.5% |
| Bahrain | $109K | 0.4% |
| Malawi | $49K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $45K | 0.2% |
| Russia | $30K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.82 per kg, 21% below the world average of $22.53, 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 high voltage distribution panels imports (HS 8537.20): 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 8537.20: Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage distribution panels imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported high voltage distribution panels worth $28.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage distribution panels to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($16.4 million), followed by South Africa (17%) and Singapore (17%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 777% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage distribution panels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.82 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $22.53 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 voltage distribution panels to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $28.3 million in 2024, an increase of 604%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage distribution panels?
The HS code for high voltage distribution panels is subheading 8537.20. 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 8537 page.
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