Lifting machinery parts imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported lifting machinery parts worth $49.3 million (6.9 thousand tonnes). That is 17% less 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 | $49.3M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $59.5M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $56.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $55.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $47.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $46.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $44.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $37.3M | 6.2K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports lifting machinery parts from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 66% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $32.5M | 66% |
| China | $9.1M | 18% |
| France | $2.6M | 5.4% |
| United States | $2.2M | 4.4% |
| Hong Kong | $549K | 1.1% |
| Ireland | $412K | 0.8% |
| India | $312K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $274K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $241K | 0.5% |
| Mozambique | $204K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8431
| 8431.43 | Boring machinery parts | 52% |
| 8431.49 | Earthmoving machinery parts (other) | 32% |
| 8431.39 | Conveyor machinery parts | 9.8% |
| 8431.41 | Buckets, grabs and grips for cranes | 3.2% |
| 8431.10 | Hoist and pulley tackle parts | 1.2% |
| 8431.20 | Forklift parts | 1.1% |
| 8431.42 | Bulldozer blades | 0.8% |
| 8431.31 | Lift and escalator parts | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8431.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.12 per kg, close to the world average of $6.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lifting machinery parts exports from Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe exported $2.0 million of lifting machinery parts in 2024 (445 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.8M | 88% |
| Mozambique | $172K | 8.6% |
| Angola | $28K | 1.4% |
| Zambia | $16K | 0.8% |
| Finland | $8K | 0.4% |
| Gabon | $8K | 0.4% |
| Malawi | $6K | 0.3% |
| Botswana | $4K | 0.2% |
| Lesotho | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe lifting machinery parts imports (HS 8431): 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 8431: Machinery parts; used solely or principally with the machinery of heading no. 8425 to 8430.
Common questions
What is the value of lifting machinery parts imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported lifting machinery parts worth $49.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifting machinery parts to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($32.5 million), followed by China (18%) and France (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 237% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifting machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.12 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $6.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lifting machinery parts to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.3 million in 2017 to $49.3 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2023 at $59.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.7 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export lifting machinery parts?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Mozambique and Angola. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $47.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifting machinery parts?
The HS code for lifting machinery parts is heading 8431. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8431.43 (52% of the value) and 8431.49 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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