Lifts and skip hoists imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $2.3 million of lifts and skip hoists in 2024 (499 tonnes). Value rose 94% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.1 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 | $2.3M | 499 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 283 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 439 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 242 t |
| 2020 | $731K | 132 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 293 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 317 t |
| 2017 | $978K | 194 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports lifts and skip hoists from
Most of the value came from South Africa (42%), China (37%), Hong Kong (10%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $977K | 42% |
| China | $870K | 37% |
| Hong Kong | $225K | 9.7% |
| Spain | $182K | 7.8% |
| France | $52K | 2.2% |
| India | $11K | 0.5% |
| Namibia | $5K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0% |
| Japan | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.66 per kg, close to the world average of $5.17.
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 lifts and skip hoists imports (HS 8428.10): 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 8428.10: Lifts and skip hoists.
Common questions
What is the value of lifts and skip hoists imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported lifts and skip hoists worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 499 tonnes. That ranks it 130th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 94% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifts and skip hoists to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($977 thousand), followed by China (37%) and Hong Kong (10%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 129% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifts and skip hoists per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.66 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $5.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lifts and skip hoists to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $978 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 138%. The peak was 2022 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifts and skip hoists?
The HS code for lifts and skip hoists is subheading 8428.10. 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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