Prefabricated buildings imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prefabricated buildings by Zimbabwe reached $13.7 million in 2024 (10.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 57% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $31.9 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 | $13.7M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $31.9M | 13.7K t |
| 2022 | $17.8M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 869 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports prefabricated buildings from
Most of the value came from China (46%), South Africa (22%), United Arab Emirates (18%). Among the main suppliers, Mauritius grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.3M | 46% |
| South Africa | $3.0M | 22% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.5M | 18% |
| Mauritius | $871K | 6.4% |
| Mozambique | $383K | 2.8% |
| Hong Kong | $334K | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $99K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $64K | 0.5% |
| Malawi | $49K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $43K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 9406
| 9406.90 | Buildings: prefabricated, not of wood | 99% |
| 9406.10 | Prefabricated wooden building | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9406.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, 56% below the world average of $2.98, 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 prefabricated buildings imports (HS 9406): 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 9406: Buildings; prefabricated.
Common questions
What is the value of prefabricated buildings imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported prefabricated buildings worth $13.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply prefabricated buildings to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by South Africa (22%) and the United Arab Emirates (18%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 233% on the year.
What is the average import price of prefabricated buildings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $2.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of prefabricated buildings to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $13.7 million in 2024, an increase of 659%. The peak was 2023 at $31.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for prefabricated buildings?
The HS code for prefabricated buildings is heading 9406. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 9406.90 (99% of the value) and 9406.10 (1%).
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