Steam boiler parts imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $6.9 million of steam boiler parts in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 998% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $6.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $630K | 142 t |
| 2022 | $331K | 103 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 997 t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $151K | 32 t |
| 2018 | $449K | 34 t |
| 2017 | $875K | 79 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports steam boiler parts from
China alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.3M | 62% |
| South Africa | $2.6M | 37% |
| India | $75K | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $12K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.53 per kg, 60% below the world average of $6.35, 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 steam boiler parts imports (HS 8402.90): 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 8402.90: Boilers: parts of steam or other vapour generating boilers.
Common questions
What is the value of steam boiler parts imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported steam boiler parts worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 998% on 2023.
Which countries supply steam boiler parts to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by South Africa (37%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 609% on the year.
What is the average import price of steam boiler parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.53 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $6.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steam boiler parts to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $874 thousand in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 691%. The peak was 2020 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for steam boiler parts?
The HS code for steam boiler parts is subheading 8402.90. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8402 page.
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