Metal casting machine imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $2.1 million of metal casting machine in 2024 (390 tonnes). That is 65% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.3 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 | $2.1M | 390 t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 607 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 554 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 654 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 118 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports metal casting machine from
Most of the value came from South Africa (38%), Hong Kong (31%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+542% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $786K | 38% |
| Hong Kong | $657K | 32% |
| China | $326K | 16% |
| Finland | $109K | 5.2% |
| Mozambique | $105K | 5% |
| United States | $61K | 2.9% |
| India | $34K | 1.6% |
| Singapore | $4K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8454
| 8454.90 | Foundry equipment parts | 60% |
| 8454.20 | Ingot moulds and casting ladles | 33% |
| 8454.30 | Metal casting machines | 5.2% |
| 8454.10 | Metal converters (foundry) | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8454.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.35 per kg, 22% below the world average of $6.87, 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 metal casting machine imports (HS 8454): 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 8454: Converters, ladles, ingot moulds and casting machines; of a kind used metallurgy or in metal foundries.
Common questions
What is the value of metal casting machine imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported metal casting machine worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 390 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal casting machine to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($786 thousand), followed by Hong Kong (31%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 542% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal casting machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.35 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $6.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal casting machine to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal casting machine?
The HS code for metal casting machine is heading 8454. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8454.90 (60% of the value) and 8454.20 (33%).
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