Hoist imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported hoist worth $5.4 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $5.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 959 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 638 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 610 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 528 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 282 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports hoist from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mozambique grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 56% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 29% |
| Mozambique | $254K | 4.7% |
| Hong Kong | $185K | 3.4% |
| India | $55K | 1% |
| United States | $44K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $41K | 0.8% |
| Mauritius | $38K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $38K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $32K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8425
| 8425.31 | Electric winches and capstans | 26% |
| 8425.42 | Hydraulic vehicle jacks | 23% |
| 8425.49 | Mechanical vehicle jacks | 18% |
| 8425.39 | Manual winches and capstans | 16% |
| 8425.19 | Manual hoists and pulley blocks | 9.4% |
| 8425.11 | Electric hoists and pulley blocks | 7.6% |
| 8425.41 | Built-in vehicle jacking systems | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8425.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.32 per kg, 32% below the world average of $4.87, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe hoist imports (HS 8425): 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 8425: Pulley tackle and hoists other than skip hoists; winches and capstans; jacks.
Common questions
What is the value of hoist imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported hoist worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply hoist to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by South Africa (29%) and Mozambique (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 570% on the year.
What is the average import price of hoist per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.32 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $4.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hoist to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 188%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for hoist?
The HS code for hoist is heading 8425. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8425.31 (26% of the value) and 8425.42 (22%).
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