Lifting and handling machinery (other) imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported lifting and handling machinery (other) worth $3.4 million (424 tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.8 million.
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 | $3.4M | 424 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 602 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 285 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 423 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 434 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 259 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 316 t |
| 2017 | $656K | 89 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports lifting and handling machinery (other) from
South Africa alone supplied 69% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.4M | 69% |
| China | $523K | 15% |
| Singapore | $237K | 7% |
| Czech Republic | $157K | 4.6% |
| Mozambique | $32K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $31K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $24K | 0.7% |
| United States | $9K | 0.3% |
| India | $9K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.02 per kg, 40% below the world average of $13.32, 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 lifting and handling machinery (other) imports (HS 8428.90): 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 8428.90: Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery: n.e.c. in heading no. 8425, 8426, 8427 or 8428.
Common questions
What is the value of lifting and handling machinery (other) imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported lifting and handling machinery (other) worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 424 tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifting and handling machinery (other) to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (15%) and Singapore (7%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 716% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifting and handling machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.02 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $13.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lifting and handling machinery (other) to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $656 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 419%. The peak was 2022 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifting and handling machinery (other)?
The HS code for lifting and handling machinery (other) is subheading 8428.90. 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 8428 page.
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