Portable air compressors imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $3.5 million of portable air compressors in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 62% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.2 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 | $3.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 665 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 759 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 576 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 456 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 340 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 85 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports portable air compressors from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mozambique grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 54% |
| South Africa | $922K | 27% |
| Hong Kong | $260K | 7.5% |
| Mozambique | $247K | 7.2% |
| India | $56K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $48K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $31K | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $21K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0.3% |
| Zambia | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.34 per kg, 76% below the world average of $9.90, 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 portable air compressors imports (HS 8414.40): 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 8414.40: Compressors: air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing.
Common questions
What is the value of portable air compressors imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported portable air compressors worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply portable air compressors to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by South Africa (27%) and Hong Kong (8%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 555% on the year.
What is the average import price of portable air compressors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.34 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $9.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of portable air compressors to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 236%. The peak was 2023 at $9.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for portable air compressors?
The HS code for portable air compressors is subheading 8414.40. 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 8414 page.
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