Specialized electrical machines imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $3.1 million of specialized electrical machines in 2024 (246 tonnes). That is 33% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.6 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 | $3.1M | 246 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 137 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 243 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 72 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 53 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 22 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 11 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports specialized electrical machines from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.6M | 51% |
| China | $449K | 14% |
| Turkey | $244K | 7.8% |
| Bahrain | $155K | 5% |
| Mozambique | $141K | 4.5% |
| Hong Kong | $135K | 4.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $104K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $69K | 2.2% |
| Australia | $46K | 1.5% |
| Israel | $45K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.67 per kg, 85% below the world average of $85.50, 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 specialized electrical machines imports (HS 8543.70): 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 8543.70: Electrical machines and apparatus: having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 8543.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized electrical machines imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported specialized electrical machines worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 246 tonnes. That ranks it 135th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized electrical machines to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (14%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 394% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized electrical machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.67 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $85.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialized electrical machines to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 125%. The peak was 2023 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized electrical machines?
The HS code for specialized electrical machines is subheading 8543.70. 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 8543 page.
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