Oil transformers medium imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported oil transformers medium worth $3.9 million (515 tonnes). Value rose 88% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $3.9M | 515 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 470 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 625 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 296 t |
| 2020 | $748K | 134 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 164 t |
| 2018 | $570K | 112 t |
| 2017 | $459K | 85 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports oil transformers medium from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (48%), China (45%), India (6%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+314% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.9M | 48% |
| China | $1.8M | 45% |
| India | $226K | 5.8% |
| Lithuania | $24K | 0.6% |
| Botswana | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.57 per kg, close to the world average of $7.83.
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 transformers medium imports (HS 8504.22): 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 8504.22: Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 650kVA but not exceeding 10,000kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of oil transformers medium imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported oil transformers medium worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 515 tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 88% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil transformers medium to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (45%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 314% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil transformers medium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.57 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.83 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 transformers medium to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $458 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 751%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil transformers medium?
The HS code for oil transformers medium is subheading 8504.22. 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 8504 page.
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