Light petrol trucks <5 tonnes imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of light petrol trucks <5 tonnes by Zimbabwe reached $18.1 million in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $18.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $18.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $11.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 387 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports light petrol trucks <5 tonnes from
Japan alone supplied 64% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $11.5M | 64% |
| South Africa | $4.9M | 27% |
| Germany | $771K | 4.3% |
| United States | $310K | 1.7% |
| Zambia | $182K | 1% |
| China | $179K | 1% |
| Thailand | $95K | 0.5% |
| Mozambique | $36K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $31K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $24K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.36 per kg, 62% below the world average of $11.46, 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 light petrol trucks <5 tonnes imports (HS 8704.31): 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 8704.31: Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1.
Common questions
What is the value of light petrol trucks <5 tonnes imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported light petrol trucks <5 tonnes worth $18.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply light petrol trucks <5 tonnes to Zimbabwe?
Japan was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($11.5 million), followed by South Africa (27%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of light petrol trucks <5 tonnes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.36 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $11.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of light petrol trucks <5 tonnes to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $18.1 million in 2024, an increase of 463%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for light petrol trucks <5 tonnes?
The HS code for light petrol trucks <5 tonnes is subheading 8704.31. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8704 page.
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