Rubber and plastic working machinery imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $2.9 million of rubber and plastic working machinery in 2024 (689 tonnes). That is 64% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $2.9M | 689 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 343 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 313 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 371 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 236 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 390 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 116 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 51 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports rubber and plastic working machinery from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 73% |
| South Africa | $262K | 9.1% |
| India | $186K | 6.4% |
| Mozambique | $184K | 6.3% |
| Taiwan | $91K | 3.1% |
| Hong Kong | $29K | 1% |
| Zambia | $21K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $8K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.20 per kg, 77% below the world average of $18.62, 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 rubber and plastic working machinery imports (HS 8477.80): 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 8477.80: Machinery: for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber and plastic working machinery imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported rubber and plastic working machinery worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 689 tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber and plastic working machinery to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by South Africa (9%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber and plastic working machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.20 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $18.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rubber and plastic working machinery to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. The peak was 2022 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber and plastic working machinery?
The HS code for rubber and plastic working machinery is subheading 8477.80. 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 8477 page.
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