Paper processing machinery (other) imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $2.7 million of paper processing machinery (other) in 2024 (332 tonnes). Value rose 315% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $2.7M | 332 t |
| 2023 | $645K | 125 t |
| 2022 | $619K | 98 t |
| 2021 | $400K | 112 t |
| 2020 | $639K | 43 t |
| 2019 | $432K | 30 t |
| 2018 | $667K | 123 t |
| 2017 | $556K | 31 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports paper processing machinery (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+613% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 60% |
| Mauritius | $618K | 23% |
| Taiwan | $185K | 6.9% |
| Israel | $144K | 5.4% |
| South Africa | $64K | 2.4% |
| Hong Kong | $31K | 1.2% |
| Mozambique | $20K | 0.7% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.05 per kg, 51% below the world average of $16.53, 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 paper processing machinery (other) imports (HS 8441.80): 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 8441.80: Machinery: n.e.c. in heading no. 8441, for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper processing machinery (other) imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported paper processing machinery (other) worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 332 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 315% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper processing machinery (other) to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Mauritius (23%) and Taiwan (7%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 613% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper processing machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.05 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $16.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper processing machinery (other) to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $556 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 381%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $829 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for paper processing machinery (other)?
The HS code for paper processing machinery (other) is subheading 8441.80. 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 8441 page.
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