Safety and relief valves imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $3.2 million of safety and relief valves in 2024 (306 tonnes). Value rose 29% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.2 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 | $3.2M | 306 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 296 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 440 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 320 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 171 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 240 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 161 t |
| 2017 | $881K | 93 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports safety and relief valves from
Most of the value came from China (39%), South Africa (35%), India (8%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+582% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 39% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 35% |
| India | $267K | 8.3% |
| Mozambique | $158K | 4.9% |
| Hong Kong | $142K | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $90K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $66K | 2.1% |
| United States | $43K | 1.3% |
| Mauritius | $16K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.53 per kg, 75% below the world average of $42.68, 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 safety and relief valves imports (HS 8481.40): 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 8481.40: Valves: safety or relief valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of safety and relief valves imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported safety and relief valves worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 306 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply safety and relief valves to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by South Africa (35%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 582% on the year.
What is the average import price of safety and relief valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.53 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $42.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of safety and relief valves to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $881 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 266%. The peak was 2022 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for safety and relief valves?
The HS code for safety and relief valves is subheading 8481.40. 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 8481 page.
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