Specialized service vehicles imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported specialized service vehicles worth $5.8 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 65% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $16.4 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 | $5.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $12.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 876 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 341 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports specialized service vehicles from
Most of the value came from China (35%), South Africa (31%), Italy (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 35% |
| South Africa | $1.8M | 31% |
| Italy | $498K | 8.6% |
| Netherlands | $413K | 7.1% |
| United States | $261K | 4.5% |
| Seychelles | $242K | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $213K | 3.7% |
| India | $211K | 3.6% |
| Br. Virgin Isds | $44K | 0.8% |
| Zambia | $30K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.45 per kg, 51% below the world average of $11.05, 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.
Specialized service vehicles exports from Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe exported $317 thousand of specialized service vehicles in 2024 (155 tonnes). Namibia alone took 56% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $179K | 56% |
| South Africa | $82K | 26% |
| Botswana | $35K | 11% |
| Zambia | $11K | 3.5% |
| Mozambique | $10K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe specialized service vehicles imports (HS 8705.90): 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 8705.90: Vehicles: break-down lorries, road-sweepers, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units, and other special purpose vehicles n.e.c. in heading no. 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized service vehicles imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported specialized service vehicles worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized service vehicles to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by South Africa (31%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 14 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of specialized service vehicles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.45 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $11.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of specialized service vehicles to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2023 at $16.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export specialized service vehicles?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $317 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, South Africa and Botswana. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized service vehicles?
The HS code for specialized service vehicles is subheading 8705.90. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8705 page.
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