Sports equipment imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $2.9 million of sports equipment in 2024 (880 tonnes). Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $2.9M | 880 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 706 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 593 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 577 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 500 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 379 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 361 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 202 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports sports equipment from
Most of the value came from South Africa (46%), China (29%), Hong Kong (9%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+963% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.3M | 46% |
| China | $845K | 29% |
| Hong Kong | $263K | 9% |
| Switzerland | $132K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $65K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $57K | 2% |
| Pakistan | $49K | 1.7% |
| India | $46K | 1.6% |
| United States | $22K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 9506
| 9506.91 | Gym equipment | 41% |
| 9506.99 | Outdoor game equipment | 34% |
| 9506.62 | Inflatable ball | 12% |
| 9506.69 | Sports ball | 4.3% |
| 9506.29 | Surfboard | 1.6% |
| 9506.19 | Ski equipment | 1.5% |
| 9506.61 | Tennis ball | 1.5% |
| 9506.39 | Golf equipment | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.31 per kg, 62% below the world average of $8.67, 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 sports equipment imports (HS 9506): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 9506: Gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table tennis) or outdoor games equipment, n.e.c. in this chapter, swimming pools and paddling pools.
Common questions
What is the value of sports equipment imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported sports equipment worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 880 tonnes. That ranks it 149th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply sports equipment to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (29%) and Hong Kong (9%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 963% on the year.
What is the average import price of sports equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.31 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $8.67 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sports equipment to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 140%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sports equipment?
The HS code for sports equipment is heading 9506. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 9506.91 (41% of the value) and 9506.99 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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