Refrigerator imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported refrigerator worth $21.6 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $21.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $18.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $19.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $11.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $12.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $9.5M | 1.8K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports refrigerator from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $12.8M | 59% |
| Egypt | $3.4M | 16% |
| China | $2.8M | 13% |
| Hong Kong | $886K | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $538K | 2.5% |
| Eswatini | $321K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $303K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $113K | 0.5% |
| France | $103K | 0.5% |
| India | $90K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8418
| 8418.50 | Display refrigeration units | 25% |
| 8418.99 | Refrigeration equipment parts | 16% |
| 8418.29 | Household refrigerators (other) | 15% |
| 8418.21 | Household refrigerators | 14% |
| 8418.69 | Refrigeration equipment (other) | 12% |
| 8418.30 | Chest freezers | 9% |
| 8418.10 | Refrigerator-freezer combinations | 3.4% |
| 8418.40 | Upright freezers | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8418.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.34 per kg, 26% below the world average of $7.19, 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.
Refrigerator exports from Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported refrigerator worth $1.5 million (416 tonnes). Zambia alone took 91% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.3M | 91% |
| Malawi | $108K | 7.4% |
| Mozambique | $18K | 1.3% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.1% |
| Bulgaria | $1K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe refrigerator imports (HS 8418): 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 8418: Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps other than air conditioning machines of heading no. 8415.
Common questions
What is the value of refrigerator imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported refrigerator worth $21.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 132nd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply refrigerator to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($12.8 million), followed by Egypt (16%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 849% on the year.
What is the average import price of refrigerator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.34 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $7.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of refrigerator to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.5 million in 2017 to $21.6 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.1 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export refrigerator?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $20.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for refrigerator?
The HS code for refrigerator is heading 8418. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8418.50 (25% of the value) and 8418.99 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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