Mineral processing machine parts imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $55.6 million of mineral processing machine parts in 2024 (12.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $55.6M | 12.4K t |
| 2023 | $51.6M | 11.6K t |
| 2022 | $42.3M | 9.2K t |
| 2021 | $51.6M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $28.8M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $20.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $27.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $17.0M | 3.5K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports mineral processing machine parts from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (48%), China (43%), Singapore (4%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+818% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $26.5M | 48% |
| China | $23.7M | 43% |
| Singapore | $2.1M | 3.9% |
| Malaysia | $886K | 1.6% |
| Hong Kong | $357K | 0.6% |
| India | $351K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $332K | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $293K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $275K | 0.5% |
| Republic of the Congo | $192K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.47 per kg, 25% below the world average of $5.98, 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 processing machine parts exports from Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe exported $499 thousand of mineral processing machine parts in 2024 (115 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mozambique (43%), Zambia (38%), Botswana (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $215K | 43% |
| Zambia | $191K | 38% |
| Botswana | $82K | 16% |
| South Africa | $11K | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe mineral processing machine parts imports (HS 8474.90): 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 8474.90: Machines, for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing etc mineral substances, for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid fuels, ceramic pastes etc, for forming foundry moulds of sand: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral processing machine parts imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported mineral processing machine parts worth $55.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral processing machine parts to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($26.5 million), followed by China (43%) and Singapore (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 818% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral processing machine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.47 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $5.98 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 processing machine parts to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.0 million in 2017 to $55.6 million in 2024, an increase of 227%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $36.9 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export mineral processing machine parts?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $499 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Zambia and Botswana. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $55.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral processing machine parts?
The HS code for mineral processing machine parts is subheading 8474.90. 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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