Packaging machinery parts imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of packaging machinery parts by Zimbabwe reached $7.5 million in 2024 (159 tonnes). That is 49% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $7.5M | 159 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 64 t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 79 t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 81 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 32 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 35 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 46 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 74 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports packaging machinery parts from
South Africa alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+157% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.3M | 71% |
| Germany | $502K | 6.7% |
| India | $358K | 4.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $337K | 4.5% |
| China | $298K | 4% |
| Singapore | $199K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $191K | 2.6% |
| United States | $42K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $39K | 0.5% |
| Finland | $38K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $47.06 per kg, close to the world average of $41.95.
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 packaging machinery parts imports (HS 8422.90): 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 8422.90: Machinery: parts of machinery of heading no. 8422.
Common questions
What is the value of packaging machinery parts imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported packaging machinery parts worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 159 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaging machinery parts to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by Germany (7%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 363% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaging machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $47.06 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $41.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of packaging machinery parts to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 140%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaging machinery parts?
The HS code for packaging machinery parts is subheading 8422.90. 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 8422 page.
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