Measuring instruments imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of measuring instruments by Zimbabwe reached $5.6 million in 2024 (283 tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.5 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 | $5.6M | 283 t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 405 t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 156 t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 214 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 160 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 123 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 117 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 38 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports measuring instruments from
Most of the value came from South Africa (48%), China (25%), Germany (6%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.7M | 48% |
| China | $1.4M | 25% |
| Germany | $314K | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $230K | 4.2% |
| Hong Kong | $160K | 2.9% |
| France | $133K | 2.4% |
| Russia | $124K | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $114K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $85K | 1.5% |
| United States | $74K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 9031
| 9031.80 | Precision measuring instruments | 74% |
| 9031.90 | Measurement device parts | 13% |
| 9031.49 | Optical measurement instrument | 5.2% |
| 9031.10 | Machine balancing equipment | 3.7% |
| 9031.20 | Test benches | 3.7% |
| 9031.41 | Semiconductor inspection systems | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9031.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.64 per kg, 78% below the world average of $90.86, 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 measuring instruments imports (HS 9031): 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 9031: Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, n.e.c. or included in this chapter; profile projectors.
Common questions
What is the value of measuring instruments imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported measuring instruments worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 283 tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply measuring instruments to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (25%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 279% on the year.
What is the average import price of measuring instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.64 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $90.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of measuring instruments to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 122%. The peak was 2022 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for measuring instruments?
The HS code for measuring instruments is heading 9031. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 9031.80 (74% of the value) and 9031.90 (13%).
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