Low voltage switch imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $20.0 million of low voltage switch in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $20.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $16.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $15.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $15.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 702 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports low voltage switch from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), South Africa (32%), Bahrain (5%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.3M | 41% |
| South Africa | $6.3M | 32% |
| Bahrain | $1.0M | 5.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $871K | 4.4% |
| Hong Kong | $792K | 4% |
| Singapore | $491K | 2.5% |
| Mauritius | $443K | 2.2% |
| India | $289K | 1.4% |
| Serbia | $270K | 1.4% |
| United States | $171K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8536
| 8536.50 | Electrical switches | 34% |
| 8536.20 | Circuit breakers | 19% |
| 8536.69 | Plugs and sockets | 13% |
| 8536.90 | Electrical switching apparatus (other) | 12% |
| 8536.70 | Optical fiber connectors | 9.9% |
| 8536.49 | Relays (higher voltage) | 5.3% |
| 8536.30 | Circuit protection devices | 3.8% |
| 8536.10 | Low voltage fuses | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8536.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.36 per kg, 80% below the world average of $37.06, 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.
Low voltage switch exports from Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported low voltage switch worth $352 thousand (330 tonnes). South Africa alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+674% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $206K | 59% |
| Zambia | $42K | 12% |
| Mozambique | $33K | 9.3% |
| Kuwait | $33K | 9.3% |
| Malawi | $22K | 6.2% |
| Tanzania | $12K | 3.5% |
| Sudan | $2K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.2% |
| Angola | $0K | 0.1% |
| Lesotho | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe low voltage switch imports (HS 8536): 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 8536: Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts; connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables.
Common questions
What is the value of low voltage switch imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported low voltage switch worth $20.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply low voltage switch to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by South Africa (32%) and Bahrain (5%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 165% on the year.
What is the average import price of low voltage switch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.36 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $37.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of low voltage switch to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $20.0 million in 2024, an increase of 130%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.3 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export low voltage switch?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $352 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Zambia and Mozambique. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $19.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for low voltage switch?
The HS code for low voltage switch is heading 8536. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8536.50 (34% of the value) and 8536.20 (19%).
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