Mineral mixing and kneading machines imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mineral mixing and kneading machines by Zimbabwe reached $2.6 million in 2024 (824 tonnes). Value rose 37% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.3 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 | $2.6M | 824 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 393 t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 542 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 652 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 523 t |
| 2017 | $721K | 40 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports mineral mixing and kneading machines from
South Africa alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+215% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.6M | 63% |
| China | $737K | 28% |
| Hong Kong | $140K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $78K | 3% |
| Australia | $6K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $3K | 0.1% |
| Mauritius | $3K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.18 per kg, 71% below the world average of $10.78, 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 mineral mixing and kneading machines imports (HS 8474.39): 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 8474.39: Machines: for mixing or kneading mineral substances, excluding concrete mixers and machines for mixing mineral substances with bitumen.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral mixing and kneading machines imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported mineral mixing and kneading machines worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 824 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral mixing and kneading machines to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (28%) and Hong Kong (5%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 378% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral mixing and kneading machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.18 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $10.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of mineral mixing and kneading machines to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $721 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 263%. The peak was 2021 at $11.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral mixing and kneading machines?
The HS code for mineral mixing and kneading machines is subheading 8474.39. 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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