Industrial diesel engines imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $6.4 million of industrial diesel engines in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 488 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 404 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports industrial diesel engines from
China alone supplied 68% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.3M | 68% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $201K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $199K | 3.1% |
| Mozambique | $160K | 2.5% |
| Finland | $101K | 1.6% |
| India | $36K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $33K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $20K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $12K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, 93% below the world average of $13.37, 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 industrial diesel engines imports (HS 8408.90): 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 8408.90: Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for other than marine propulsion or the vehicles of chapter 87.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial diesel engines imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported industrial diesel engines worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial diesel engines to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by South Africa (20%) and the United Arab Emirates (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 868% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial diesel engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 93% below the world average of $13.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial diesel engines to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2020 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial diesel engines?
The HS code for industrial diesel engines is subheading 8408.90. 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 8408 page.
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