Special purpose vehicles imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $42.3 million of special purpose vehicles in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $42.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $45.9M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $26.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $26.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $14.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 586 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports special purpose vehicles from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+141% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $23.7M | 56% |
| India | $6.8M | 16% |
| China | $5.1M | 12% |
| South Africa | $3.4M | 8.1% |
| United Kingdom | $555K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $498K | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $438K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $413K | 1% |
| United States | $261K | 0.6% |
| Seychelles | $242K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8705
| 8705.30 | Fire trucks | 57% |
| 8705.20 | Mobile drilling vehicles | 19% |
| 8705.90 | Specialized service vehicles | 14% |
| 8705.10 | Crane trucks | 6.1% |
| 8705.40 | Concrete mixer trucks | 4.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8705.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.97 per kg, close to the world average of $7.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Special purpose vehicles exports from Zimbabwe
Exports of special purpose vehicles by Zimbabwe reached $416 thousand in 2024 (181 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (43%), South Africa (26%), Zambia (13%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+585% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $179K | 43% |
| South Africa | $110K | 26% |
| Zambia | $56K | 14% |
| Botswana | $44K | 11% |
| Mozambique | $28K | 6.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe special purpose vehicles imports (HS 8705): 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 8705: Special purpose motor vehicles; not those for the transport of persons or goods (e.g. breakdown lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units etc).
Common questions
What is the value of special purpose vehicles imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported special purpose vehicles worth $42.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply special purpose vehicles to Zimbabwe?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($23.7 million), followed by India (16%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 141% on the year.
What is the average import price of special purpose vehicles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.97 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $7.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of special purpose vehicles to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $42.3 million in 2024, an increase of 639%. The peak was 2023 at $45.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.3 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export special purpose vehicles?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $416 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, South Africa and Zambia. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $41.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for special purpose vehicles?
The HS code for special purpose vehicles is heading 8705. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8705.30 (57% of the value) and 8705.20 (19%).
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