Piston engine imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of piston engine by Zimbabwe reached $21.1 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 53% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 53% 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 | $21.1M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $13.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 774 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 278 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 250 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 155 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports piston engine from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $18.6M | 88% |
| Japan | $844K | 4% |
| South Africa | $687K | 3.3% |
| Israel | $248K | 1.2% |
| China | $229K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $222K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $77K | 0.4% |
| United States | $71K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $45K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $23K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8407
| 8407.10 | Aircraft piston engines | 77% |
| 8407.90 | Rotary piston engines (other) | 13% |
| 8407.21 | Outboard marine motors | 6% |
| 8407.34 | Vehicle engines over 1 litre | 3.7% |
| 8407.29 | Marine inboard engines | 0.1% |
| 8407.33 | Vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre | 0.1% |
| 8407.32 | Vehicle engines 50-250cc | 0.1% |
| 8407.31 | Vehicle engines 50cc or less | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.49 per kg, 75% below the world average of $17.78, 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 piston engine imports (HS 8407): 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 8407: Reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of piston engine imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported piston engine worth $21.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply piston engine to Zimbabwe?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($18.6 million), followed by Japan (4%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average import price of piston engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.49 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $17.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of piston engine to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $21.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for piston engine?
The HS code for piston engine is heading 8407. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8407.10 (76% of the value) and 8407.90 (13%).
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