Mineral crushing and grinding machines imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported mineral crushing and grinding machines worth $21.2 million (13.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 47% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $40.1 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 | $21.2M | 13.7K t |
| 2023 | $40.1M | 11.8K t |
| 2022 | $35.7M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $32.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $14.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $12.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 752 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports mineral crushing and grinding machines from
China alone supplied 66% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.1M | 66% |
| Singapore | $3.1M | 15% |
| South Africa | $2.7M | 13% |
| Hong Kong | $641K | 3% |
| India | $387K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $165K | 0.8% |
| Zambia | $71K | 0.3% |
| Mozambique | $47K | 0.2% |
| Mauritius | $40K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.55 per kg, 76% below the world average of $6.56, 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.
Mineral crushing and grinding machines exports from Zimbabwe
Exports of mineral crushing and grinding machines by Zimbabwe reached $266 thousand in 2024 (76 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Malawi (33%), Mozambique (31%), Zambia (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $88K | 33% |
| Mozambique | $82K | 31% |
| Zambia | $52K | 19% |
| South Africa | $20K | 7.5% |
| Botswana | $20K | 7.3% |
| Kenya | $5K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe mineral crushing and grinding machines imports (HS 8474.20): 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 8474.20: Machines: for crushing or grinding earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral crushing and grinding machines imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported mineral crushing and grinding machines worth $21.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral crushing and grinding machines to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($14.1 million), followed by Singapore (15%) and South Africa (13%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral crushing and grinding machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.55 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $6.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mineral crushing and grinding machines to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $21.2 million in 2024, an increase of 235%. The peak was 2023 at $40.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.6 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export mineral crushing and grinding machines?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $266 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $21.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral crushing and grinding machines?
The HS code for mineral crushing and grinding machines is subheading 8474.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8474 page.
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