Lithium-ion batteries imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported lithium-ion batteries worth $36.6 million (4.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 87% 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 | $36.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $32.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $14.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 512 t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 438 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 113 t |
| 2018 | $608K | 20 t |
| 2017 | $461K | 7 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports lithium-ion batteries from
Most of the value came from China (46%), South Africa (30%), Hong Kong (7%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.0M | 47% |
| South Africa | $10.9M | 30% |
| Hong Kong | $2.4M | 6.5% |
| Mauritius | $2.1M | 5.8% |
| Denmark | $1.7M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $661K | 1.8% |
| Mozambique | $488K | 1.3% |
| Zambia | $433K | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $384K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $166K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.42 per kg, 77% below the world average of $31.77, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe lithium-ion batteries imports (HS 8507.60): 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 8507.60: Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lithium-ion batteries imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported lithium-ion batteries worth $36.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithium-ion batteries to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($17.0 million), followed by South Africa (30%) and Hong Kong (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 550% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithium-ion batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.42 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $31.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lithium-ion batteries to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $461 thousand in 2017 to $36.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for lithium-ion batteries?
The HS code for lithium-ion batteries is subheading 8507.60. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8507 page.
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