Plugs and sockets imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $2.6 million of plugs and sockets in 2024 (726 tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $2.6M | 726 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 587 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 640 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 520 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 267 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 604 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 440 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 182 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports plugs and sockets from
Most of the value came from South Africa (41%), China (37%), Serbia (10%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.1M | 41% |
| China | $952K | 37% |
| Serbia | $262K | 10% |
| Mauritius | $73K | 2.8% |
| France | $69K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $28K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $27K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $24K | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $17K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.56 per kg, 90% below the world average of $36.14, 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.
Plugs and sockets exports from Zimbabwe
Exports of plugs and sockets by Zimbabwe reached $205 thousand in 2024 (325 tonnes). South Africa alone took 80% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $165K | 81% |
| Malawi | $21K | 10% |
| Tanzania | $12K | 5.9% |
| Mozambique | $6K | 2.9% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe plugs and sockets imports (HS 8536.69): 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 8536.69: Electrical apparatus: plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of plugs and sockets imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported plugs and sockets worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 726 tonnes. That ranks it 131st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply plugs and sockets to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (37%) and Serbia (10%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 396% on the year.
What is the average import price of plugs and sockets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.56 per kg in 2024, 90% below the world average of $36.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plugs and sockets to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export plugs and sockets?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $205 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Malawi and Tanzania. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plugs and sockets?
The HS code for plugs and sockets is subheading 8536.69. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8536 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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