Orthopaedic appliances imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $2.4 million of orthopaedic appliances in 2024 (80 tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $2.4M | 80 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 50 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 45 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 26 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 21 t |
| 2019 | $936K | 31 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 20 t |
| 2017 | $929K | 7 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports orthopaedic appliances from
Most of the value came from South Africa (39%), India (22%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+497% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $942K | 39% |
| India | $529K | 22% |
| China | $313K | 13% |
| Denmark | $88K | 3.6% |
| Switzerland | $87K | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $86K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $79K | 3.3% |
| Hong Kong | $79K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $40K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $33K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 9021
| 9021.10 | Orthopedic supports | 31% |
| 9021.39 | Prosthetics (non-joint) | 24% |
| 9021.40 | Hearing aids | 13% |
| 9021.31 | Prosthetic body parts | 9.4% |
| 9021.29 | Dental prosthetics | 8.2% |
| 9021.50 | Cardiac pacemakers | 7.2% |
| 9021.90 | Worn body appliances | 5.7% |
| 9021.21 | Artificial teeth | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9021.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.37 per kg, 91% below the world average of $345.26, 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 orthopaedic appliances imports (HS 9021): 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 9021: Orthopaedic appliances; including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other which are worn, carried or implanted in the body to compensate for a defect or disability.
Common questions
What is the value of orthopaedic appliances imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported orthopaedic appliances worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 80 tonnes. That ranks it 136th of 223 countries worldwide. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply orthopaedic appliances to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($942 thousand), followed by India (22%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 497% on the year.
What is the average import price of orthopaedic appliances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.37 per kg in 2024, 91% below the world average of $345.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of orthopaedic appliances to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $929 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 160%. The peak was 2023 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for orthopaedic appliances?
The HS code for orthopaedic appliances is heading 9021. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 9021.10 (31% of the value) and 9021.39 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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