Petrol cars >3000cc imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petrol cars >3000cc by Zimbabwe reached $4.4 million in 2024 (224 tonnes). Value fell 85% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $30.0 million.
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 | $4.4M | 224 t |
| 2023 | $30.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 177 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 155 t |
| 2020 | $17.4M | 888 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 180 t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 222 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports petrol cars >3000cc from
Most of the value came from South Africa (49%), Japan (15%), United Kingdom (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+717% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.2M | 50% |
| Japan | $652K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $598K | 14% |
| Germany | $374K | 8.4% |
| United States | $266K | 6% |
| Ireland | $172K | 3.9% |
| China | $46K | 1.1% |
| Tanzania | $40K | 0.9% |
| Mozambique | $37K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $33K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.78 per kg, 43% below the world average of $34.82, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe petrol cars >3000cc imports (HS 8703.24): 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 8703.24: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars >3000cc imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported petrol cars >3000cc worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 224 tonnes. That ranks it 139th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 85% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol cars >3000cc to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Japan (15%) and the United Kingdom (14%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 717% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol cars >3000cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.78 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $34.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of petrol cars >3000cc to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2023 at $30.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars >3000cc?
The HS code for petrol cars >3000cc is subheading 8703.24. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
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