Pneumatic conveyor systems imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pneumatic conveyor systems by Zimbabwe reached $3.3 million in 2024 (604 tonnes). Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $3.3M | 605 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 281 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 245 t |
| 2021 | $645K | 109 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 338 t |
| 2019 | $476K | 91 t |
| 2018 | $904K | 144 t |
| 2017 | $478K | 19 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports pneumatic conveyor systems from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), India (32%), Mauritius (17%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 35% |
| India | $1.1M | 32% |
| Mauritius | $549K | 17% |
| South Africa | $240K | 7.2% |
| Turkey | $224K | 6.8% |
| Thailand | $58K | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $23K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.48 per kg, 57% below the world average of $12.70, 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 pneumatic conveyor systems imports (HS 8428.20): 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 8428.20: Elevators and conveyors: pneumatic.
Common questions
What is the value of pneumatic conveyor systems imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported pneumatic conveyor systems worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 604 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply pneumatic conveyor systems to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by India (32%) and Mauritius (17%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 81% on the year.
What is the average import price of pneumatic conveyor systems per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.48 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $12.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pneumatic conveyor systems to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $478 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 593%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for pneumatic conveyor systems?
The HS code for pneumatic conveyor systems is subheading 8428.20. 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 8428 page.
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