Oil and fuel engine filters imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $9.2 million of oil and fuel engine filters in 2024 (997 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $9.2M | 997 t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 873 t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 940 t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 497 t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 791 t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 473 t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 473 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports oil and fuel engine filters from
South Africa alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.2M | 67% |
| China | $1.4M | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $520K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $300K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $118K | 1.3% |
| United States | $115K | 1.2% |
| Mauritius | $102K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $84K | 0.9% |
| India | $74K | 0.8% |
| France | $50K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.25 per kg, 37% below the world average of $14.77, 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 oil and fuel engine filters imports (HS 8421.23): 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 8421.23: Machinery: filtering or purifying machinery, oil or petrol filters for internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of oil and fuel engine filters imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported oil and fuel engine filters worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 997 tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil and fuel engine filters to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by China (15%) and the United Arab Emirates (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil and fuel engine filters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.25 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $14.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of oil and fuel engine filters to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil and fuel engine filters?
The HS code for oil and fuel engine filters is subheading 8421.23. 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 8421 page.
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