Industrial X-ray equipment imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported industrial x-ray equipment worth $2.9 million (23 tonnes). Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $2.9M | 23 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 22 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 37 t |
| 2021 | $656K | 3 t |
| 2020 | $565K | 14 t |
| 2019 | $682K | 25 t |
| 2018 | $849K | 15 t |
| 2017 | $374K | 2 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports industrial x-ray equipment from
Most of the value came from Germany (26%), United States (25%), South Africa (19%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $743K | 26% |
| United States | $738K | 26% |
| South Africa | $547K | 19% |
| Netherlands | $535K | 19% |
| China | $184K | 6.3% |
| Hong Kong | $150K | 5.2% |
| Australia | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $127.16 per kg, 36% above the world average of $93.54. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 x-ray equipment imports (HS 9022.19): 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 9022.19: Apparatus based on the use of x-rays, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus: for other than medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial x-ray equipment imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported industrial x-ray equipment worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23 tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial x-ray equipment to Zimbabwe?
Germany was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($743 thousand), followed by the United States (25%) and South Africa (19%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial x-ray equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $127.16 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $93.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of industrial x-ray equipment to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $374 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 675%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial x-ray equipment?
The HS code for industrial x-ray equipment is subheading 9022.19. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9022 page.
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