Steam turbine imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported steam turbine worth $52.8 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 553% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% 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 | $52.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 505 t |
| 2022 | $409K | 23 t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 816 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 298 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 299 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 21 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports steam turbine from
China alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.6M | 60% |
| Italy | $18.0M | 34% |
| Hong Kong | $1.6M | 3.1% |
| Zambia | $663K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $579K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $164K | 0.3% |
| Mozambique | $159K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8406
| 8406.90 | Steam turbine parts | 96% |
| 8406.82 | Industrial steam turbines (medium power) | 4% |
| 8406.81 | Industrial steam turbines (high power) | 0% |
| 8406.10 | Turbines: steam and other vapour turbines, for marine propulsion | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8406.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $40.46 per kg, 68% above the world average of $24.06. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 turbine imports (HS 8406): 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 8406: Turbines; steam and other vapour turbines.
Common questions
What is the value of steam turbine imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported steam turbine worth $52.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 183 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 553% on 2023.
Which countries supply steam turbine to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($31.6 million), followed by Italy (34%) and Hong Kong (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 421% on the year.
What is the average import price of steam turbine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $40.46 per kg in 2024, 68% above the world average of $24.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steam turbine to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $52.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steam turbine?
The HS code for steam turbine is heading 8406. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8406.90 (96% of the value) and 8406.82 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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