Spectrometers imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported spectrometers worth $2.0 million (20 tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.0M | 20 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 17 t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 6 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 8 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 5 t |
| 2019 | $887K | 2 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 4 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 4 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports spectrometers from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.4M | 72% |
| China | $132K | 6.6% |
| Austria | $86K | 4.3% |
| Malaysia | $86K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $85K | 4.3% |
| India | $50K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $31K | 1.5% |
| Australia | $31K | 1.5% |
| United States | $24K | 1.2% |
| Finland | $20K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $101.09 per kg, 77% below the world average of $431.12, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe spectrometers imports (HS 9027.30): 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 9027.30: Spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs: using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR).
Common questions
What is the value of spectrometers imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported spectrometers worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply spectrometers to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (7%) and Austria (4%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 558% on the year.
What is the average import price of spectrometers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $101.09 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $431.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of spectrometers to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for spectrometers?
The HS code for spectrometers is subheading 9027.30. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9027 page.
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