Motor parts imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of motor parts by Zimbabwe reached $4.6 million in 2024 (664 tonnes). That is 414% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.5 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 | $4.6M | 664 t |
| 2023 | $902K | 278 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 152 t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 731 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 227 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 110 t |
| 2018 | $404K | 49 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 41 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports motor parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+416% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 61% |
| Mozambique | $685K | 15% |
| South Africa | $588K | 13% |
| Hong Kong | $357K | 7.7% |
| Zambia | $102K | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $34K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 0.4% |
| India | $5K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $3K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.99 per kg, close to the world average of $8.23.
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 motor parts imports (HS 8503): 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 8503: Electric motors and generators; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502.
Common questions
What is the value of motor parts imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported motor parts worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 664 tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 414% on 2023.
Which countries supply motor parts to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Mozambique (15%) and South Africa (13%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 416% on the year.
What is the average import price of motor parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.99 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $8.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of motor parts to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 263%. The peak was 2021 at $9.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for motor parts?
The HS code for motor parts is heading 8503. In Zimbabwe all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8503.00. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8503 page.
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