Sorting and screening machines imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported sorting and screening machines worth $16.3 million (5.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 74% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $63.4 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 | $16.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $63.4M | 16.3K t |
| 2022 | $55.6M | 10.5K t |
| 2021 | $15.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $12.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 426 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports sorting and screening machines from
Most of the value came from South Africa (41%), China (32%), Singapore (12%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+405% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.6M | 41% |
| China | $5.3M | 32% |
| Singapore | $1.9M | 12% |
| Hong Kong | $1.3M | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $878K | 5.4% |
| Malaysia | $200K | 1.2% |
| India | $102K | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $31K | 0.2% |
| Seychelles | $17K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.10 per kg, 60% below the world average of $7.82, 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 sorting and screening machines imports (HS 8474.10): 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 8474.10: Machines: for sorting, screening, separating or washing earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances.
Common questions
What is the value of sorting and screening machines imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported sorting and screening machines worth $16.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply sorting and screening machines to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by China (32%) and Singapore (12%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 405% on the year.
What is the average import price of sorting and screening machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.10 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $7.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sorting and screening machines to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $16.3 million in 2024, an increase of 324%. The peak was 2023 at $63.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sorting and screening machines?
The HS code for sorting and screening machines is subheading 8474.10. 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 8474 page.
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