Radar imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of radar by Zimbabwe reached $6.4 million in 2024 (23 tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $6.4M | 23 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 78 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 80 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 10 t |
| 2020 | $869K | 10 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 12 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 9 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 3 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports radar from
Malaysia alone supplied 57% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $3.6M | 57% |
| Sweden | $1.6M | 25% |
| South Africa | $689K | 11% |
| China | $169K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $99K | 1.6% |
| United States | $71K | 1.1% |
| Kenya | $38K | 0.6% |
| Russia | $17K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $14K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $13K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8526
| 8526.91 | Radio navigation equipment | 93% |
| 8526.92 | Radio remote control apparatus | 4.2% |
| 8526.10 | Radar apparatus | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8526.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $272.57 per kg, 96% above the world average of $139.13. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 radar imports (HS 8526): 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 8526: Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote control apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of radar imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported radar worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23 tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply radar to Zimbabwe?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Sweden (25%) and South Africa (11%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 309% on the year.
What is the average import price of radar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $272.57 per kg in 2024, 96% above the world average of $139.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of radar to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 531%. The peak was 2022 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for radar?
The HS code for radar is heading 8526. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8526.91 (92% of the value) and 8526.92 (4%).
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