Railway track imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $2.8 million of railway track in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 48% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.1 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 | $2.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 753 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 739 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 729 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 675 t |
| 2017 | $748K | 557 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports railway track from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 58% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.6M | 58% |
| China | $976K | 36% |
| Hong Kong | $109K | 4% |
| Zambia | $30K | 1.1% |
| India | $20K | 0.7% |
| United States | $16K | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $6K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| Marshall Isds | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7302
| 7302.10 | Railway rail | 72% |
| 7302.40 | Railway fish-plate | 21% |
| 7302.90 | Railway component (other) | 6.1% |
| 7302.30 | Railway crossing piece | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 per kg, 24% below the world average of $1.45, 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 railway track imports (HS 7302): 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 7302: Railway or tramway track constructions of iron or steel; rails, check and track rails, switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods, sleepers, fish-plates, chair wedges, sole plates, bedplates, ties and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of railway track imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported railway track worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway track to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (35%) and Hong Kong (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of railway track per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $1.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of railway track to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $748 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 268%. The peak was 2022 at $9.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway track?
The HS code for railway track is heading 7302. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7302.10 (72% of the value) and 7302.40 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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