Office machine imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported office machine worth $2.8 million (188 tonnes). Value rose 80% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $2.8M | 188 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 142 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 153 t |
| 2021 | $728K | 64 t |
| 2020 | $492K | 31 t |
| 2019 | $246K | 32 t |
| 2018 | $599K | 31 t |
| 2017 | $630K | 22 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports office machine from
The largest suppliers were Hungary (50%), South Africa (19%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $1.4M | 50% |
| South Africa | $533K | 19% |
| Germany | $300K | 11% |
| Kenya | $233K | 8.3% |
| China | $203K | 7.3% |
| South Korea | $48K | 1.7% |
| Hong Kong | $27K | 1% |
| Italy | $23K | 0.8% |
| Nigeria | $14K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8472
| 8472.90 | Office machines: not elsewhere classified | 100% |
| 8472.30 | Mail sorting and handling machines | 0% |
| 8472.10 | Office machines: duplicating machines | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8472.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.84 per kg, 33% above the world average of $11.14. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe office machine imports (HS 8472): 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 8472: Office machines; not elsewhere classified.
Common questions
What is the value of office machine imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported office machine worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 188 tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply office machine to Zimbabwe?
Hungary was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by South Africa (19%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of office machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.84 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $11.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of office machine to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $630 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 343%. The peak was 2022 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for office machine?
The HS code for office machine is heading 8472. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8472.90 (100% of the value) and 8472.30 (0%).
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