Microphone imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported microphone worth $3.8 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $3.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 547 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 216 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 306 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 47 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports microphone from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), South Africa (16%), United Arab Emirates (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+204% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 45% |
| South Africa | $605K | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $437K | 12% |
| Russia | $238K | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $214K | 5.6% |
| Botswana | $158K | 4.2% |
| Serbia | $104K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $67K | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $56K | 1.5% |
| Mozambique | $48K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8518
| 8518.22 | Multiple loudspeaker systems | 25% |
| 8518.29 | Unmounted loudspeakers | 20% |
| 8518.21 | Single loudspeakers | 19% |
| 8518.10 | Microphones | 13% |
| 8518.30 | Headphones and earphones | 11% |
| 8518.40 | Audio amplifiers | 7.2% |
| 8518.50 | Sound amplifier sets | 2.7% |
| 8518.90 | Audio equipment parts | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8518.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.42 per kg, 93% below the world average of $36.80, 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 microphone imports (HS 8518): 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 8518: Microphones and their stands; loudspeakers, mounted or not in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, combined or not with a microphone, and sets of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio-frequency and electric sound amplifiers and sets.
Common questions
What is the value of microphone imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported microphone worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 143rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply microphone to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by South Africa (16%) and the United Arab Emirates (12%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 204% on the year.
What is the average import price of microphone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.42 per kg in 2024, 93% below the world average of $36.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of microphone to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. The peak was 2023 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for microphone?
The HS code for microphone is heading 8518. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8518.22 (25% of the value) and 8518.29 (20%).
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