Soil cultivator imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of soil cultivator by Zimbabwe reached $7.1 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 32% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $19.5 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 | $7.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $14.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $19.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $14.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 1.2K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports soil cultivator from
Most of the value came from South Africa (41%), China (19%), Brazil (7%). Among the main suppliers, Mauritius grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.9M | 41% |
| China | $1.3M | 19% |
| Brazil | $494K | 6.9% |
| Netherlands | $399K | 5.6% |
| India | $322K | 4.5% |
| Mauritius | $309K | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $218K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $186K | 2.6% |
| Hong Kong | $161K | 2.3% |
| Denmark | $152K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 8432
| 8432.90 | Soil cultivation machinery parts | 21% |
| 8432.21 | Disc harrows | 16% |
| 8432.31 | No-till direct seeders | 15% |
| 8432.42 | Fertiliser distributors | 11% |
| 8432.10 | Agricultural ploughs | 10% |
| 8432.80 | Lawn and sports ground rollers | 9.5% |
| 8432.29 | Harrows and cultivators (other) | 8.1% |
| 8432.39 | Seeders and planters (other) | 7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8432.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.31 per kg, 53% below the world average of $7.06, 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.
Soil cultivator exports from Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported soil cultivator worth $1.1 million (412 tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (50%), Mozambique (12%), Botswana (11%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $564K | 50% |
| Mozambique | $135K | 12% |
| Botswana | $127K | 11% |
| Namibia | $113K | 10% |
| South Africa | $99K | 8.7% |
| Malawi | $56K | 5% |
| Tanzania | $37K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe soil cultivator imports (HS 8432): 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 8432: Agricultural, horticultural or forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation; lawn or sports-ground rollers.
Common questions
What is the value of soil cultivator imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported soil cultivator worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply soil cultivator to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by China (19%) and Brazil (7%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average import price of soil cultivator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.31 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $7.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of soil cultivator to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2021 at $19.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export soil cultivator?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Mozambique and Botswana. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for soil cultivator?
The HS code for soil cultivator is heading 8432. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8432.90 (21% of the value) and 8432.21 (16%).
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