Milking machine imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of milking machine by Zimbabwe reached $2.3 million in 2024 (80 tonnes). That is 80% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.1 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 | $2.3M | 80 t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 700 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 315 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 205 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 41 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 45 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 71 t |
| 2017 | $251K | 10 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports milking machine from
South Africa alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.9M | 85% |
| Netherlands | $140K | 6.2% |
| India | $77K | 3.4% |
| China | $35K | 1.6% |
| Denmark | $17K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $16K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14K | 0.6% |
| Mauritius | $14K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $8K | 0.4% |
| Mozambique | $6K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8434
| 8434.20 | Dairy machinery and equipment | 79% |
| 8434.10 | Milking machines | 15% |
| 8434.90 | Milking and dairy machinery parts | 6.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8434.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.06 per kg, 21% below the world average of $35.43, 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 milking machine imports (HS 8434): 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 8434: Milking machines and dairy machinery.
Common questions
What is the value of milking machine imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported milking machine worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 80 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply milking machine to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (6%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 221% on the year.
What is the average import price of milking machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.06 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $35.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of milking machine to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $251 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 796%. The peak was 2023 at $11.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for milking machine?
The HS code for milking machine is heading 8434. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8434.20 (79% of the value) and 8434.10 (15%).
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