Machine cutting blades imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $2.4 million of machine cutting blades in 2024 (482 tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. 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 | $2.4M | 482 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 231 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 186 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 192 t |
| 2020 | $871K | 135 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 135 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 173 t |
| 2017 | $411K | 45 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports machine cutting blades from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.3M | 56% |
| China | $545K | 23% |
| Brazil | $83K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $65K | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $56K | 2.4% |
| Mozambique | $56K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $45K | 1.9% |
| United States | $36K | 1.5% |
| India | $31K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $31K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8208
| 8208.90 | Machine blades (other) | 61% |
| 8208.30 | Food industry blades | 17% |
| 8208.40 | Agricultural blades | 13% |
| 8208.20 | Woodworking blades | 5.3% |
| 8208.10 | Metal cutting blades | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.90 per kg, 77% below the world average of $21.21, 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 machine cutting blades imports (HS 8208): 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 8208: Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances.
Common questions
What is the value of machine cutting blades imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported machine cutting blades worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 482 tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply machine cutting blades to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (23%) and Brazil (3%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 388% on the year.
What is the average import price of machine cutting blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.90 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $21.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of machine cutting blades to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $411 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 475%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for machine cutting blades?
The HS code for machine cutting blades is heading 8208. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8208.90 (61% of the value) and 8208.30 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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