Rotary piston engines (other) imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $2.8 million of rotary piston engines (other) in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $2.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $919K | 767 t |
| 2020 | $425K | 247 t |
| 2019 | $514K | 130 t |
| 2018 | $646K | 87 t |
| 2017 | $410K | 19 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports rotary piston engines (other) from
One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 83% |
| China | $182K | 6.4% |
| South Africa | $161K | 5.7% |
| Japan | $74K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $40K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.5% |
| Botswana | $3K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $3K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, 92% below the world average of $9.13, 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 rotary piston engines (other) imports (HS 8407.90): 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 8407.90: Engines: rotary internal combustion piston engines, for other than aircraft or marine propulsion.
Common questions
What is the value of rotary piston engines (other) imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported rotary piston engines (other) worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply rotary piston engines (other) to Zimbabwe?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (6%) and South Africa (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 382% on the year.
What is the average import price of rotary piston engines (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 92% below the world average of $9.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rotary piston engines (other) to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $410 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 591%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for rotary piston engines (other)?
The HS code for rotary piston engines (other) is subheading 8407.90. 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 8407 page.
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