Smart cards imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $4.3 million of smart cards in 2024 (31 tonnes). Value fell 34% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.4 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 | $4.3M | 31 t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 45 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 32 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 17 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 62 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 63 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 61 t |
| 2017 | $758K | 18 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports smart cards from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.5M | 58% |
| China | $751K | 18% |
| Egypt | $500K | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $321K | 7.5% |
| Tanzania | $50K | 1.2% |
| Mauritius | $43K | 1% |
| France | $33K | 0.8% |
| Ghana | $29K | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | $25K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $21K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $138.51 per kg, 23% above the world average of $112.76. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 smart cards imports (HS 8523.52): 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 8523.52: Semiconductor media: smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of smart cards imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported smart cards worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31 tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply smart cards to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (18%) and Egypt (12%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of smart cards per kg?
The average declared import value was about $138.51 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $112.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of smart cards to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $758 thousand in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 463%. The peak was 2023 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for smart cards?
The HS code for smart cards is subheading 8523.52. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8523 page.
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