Spray gun imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported spray gun worth $47.0 million (17.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $80.6 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 | $47.0M | 17.8K t |
| 2023 | $80.6M | 12.4K t |
| 2022 | $60.6M | 9.9K t |
| 2021 | $48.3M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $35.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $28.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $27.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $25.4M | 4.1K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports spray gun from
South Africa alone supplied 77% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $36.2M | 77% |
| China | $6.2M | 13% |
| Mozambique | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $615K | 1.3% |
| Mauritius | $505K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $304K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $300K | 0.6% |
| United States | $219K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $202K | 0.4% |
| France | $188K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8424
| 8424.82 | Agricultural spray equipment | 60% |
| 8424.41 | Portable agricultural sprayers | 12% |
| 8424.90 | Spray machinery parts | 7.9% |
| 8424.49 | Agricultural sprayers (non-portable) | 7.7% |
| 8424.89 | Spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural) | 4.4% |
| 8424.10 | Fire extinguishers | 4.1% |
| 8424.20 | Spray guns and applicators | 2.9% |
| 8424.30 | Steam and sand blasting machines | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8424.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.64 per kg, 74% below the world average of $10.10, 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.
Spray gun exports from Zimbabwe
Exports of spray gun by Zimbabwe reached $1.0 million in 2024 (144 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Malawi (48%), Mozambique (44%), Zambia (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $483K | 48% |
| Mozambique | $446K | 44% |
| Zambia | $55K | 5.5% |
| South Africa | $9K | 0.9% |
| Sudan | $8K | 0.8% |
| Tanzania | $6K | 0.6% |
| Angola | $2K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe spray gun imports (HS 8424): 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 8424: Mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders; fire extinguishers, spray guns, steam, sand blasting machines.
Common questions
What is the value of spray gun imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported spray gun worth $47.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply spray gun to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($36.2 million), followed by China (13%) and Mozambique (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 55% on the year.
What is the average import price of spray gun per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.64 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $10.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of spray gun to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.4 million in 2017 to $47.0 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. The peak was 2023 at $80.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.1 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export spray gun?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $46.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for spray gun?
The HS code for spray gun is heading 8424. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8424.82 (60% of the value) and 8424.41 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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