Hydraulic and pneumatic valves imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hydraulic and pneumatic valves by Zimbabwe reached $3.2 million in 2024 (131 tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $3.2M | 131 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 109 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 82 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 75 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 80 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 37 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 48 t |
| 2017 | $617K | 16 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports hydraulic and pneumatic valves from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 71% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.3M | 71% |
| United Arab Emirates | $323K | 10% |
| China | $129K | 4% |
| Ireland | $97K | 3% |
| Hong Kong | $96K | 3% |
| Germany | $49K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $42K | 1.3% |
| France | $39K | 1.2% |
| India | $20K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $19K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.60 per kg, 48% below the world average of $47.70, 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 hydraulic and pneumatic valves imports (HS 8481.20): 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 8481.20: Valves: for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions.
Common questions
What is the value of hydraulic and pneumatic valves imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported hydraulic and pneumatic valves worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 131 tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydraulic and pneumatic valves to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (10%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 355% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydraulic and pneumatic valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.60 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $47.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydraulic and pneumatic valves to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $616 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 422%. The peak was 2023 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydraulic and pneumatic valves?
The HS code for hydraulic and pneumatic valves is subheading 8481.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8481 page.
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