Material property analyzers imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of material property analyzers by Zimbabwe reached $4.7 million in 2024 (69 tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $14.8 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 | $4.7M | 69 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 65 t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 80 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 48 t |
| 2020 | $14.8M | 44 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 9 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 22 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 7 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports material property analyzers from
Most of the value came from China (23%), South Africa (22%), Germany (17%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 23% |
| South Africa | $1.0M | 22% |
| Germany | $811K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $553K | 12% |
| Hong Kong | $214K | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $174K | 3.7% |
| Malaysia | $153K | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $148K | 3.2% |
| France | $100K | 2.1% |
| United States | $95K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $68.05 per kg, 70% below the world average of $224.57, 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 material property analyzers imports (HS 9027.80): 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 9027.80: Instruments and apparatus: for physical or chemical analysis, for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or quantities of heat, sound or light, n.e.c. in heading no. 9027.
Common questions
What is the value of material property analyzers imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported material property analyzers worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 69 tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply material property analyzers to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by South Africa (22%) and Germany (17%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 883% on the year.
What is the average import price of material property analyzers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $68.05 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $224.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of material property analyzers to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 214%. The peak was 2020 at $14.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for material property analyzers?
The HS code for material property analyzers is subheading 9027.80. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9027 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Zimbabwe. Tell us your product to see it live.
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