Surveying instruments imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported surveying instruments worth $2.8 million (106 tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.8 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 | $2.8M | 106 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 100 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 60 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 65 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 48 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 25 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 20 t |
| 2017 | $818K | 7 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports surveying instruments from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.6M | 56% |
| United States | $354K | 13% |
| Bahrain | $282K | 10% |
| China | $220K | 7.8% |
| France | $57K | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $51K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $44K | 1.6% |
| Hong Kong | $27K | 1% |
| Singapore | $26K | 0.9% |
| Finland | $25K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 9015
| 9015.80 | Surveying instruments (other) | 76% |
| 9015.90 | Surveying instrument parts | 8.5% |
| 9015.30 | Spirit levels and transit levels | 7.3% |
| 9015.20 | Theodolites | 3.3% |
| 9015.40 | Photogrammetry equipment | 2.6% |
| 9015.10 | Rangefinders | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9015.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.44 per kg, 75% below the world average of $104.45, 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.
Surveying instruments exports from Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported surveying instruments worth $696 thousand (7 tonnes). Most of it went to Nigeria (44%), South Africa (31%), Namibia (16%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $308K | 44% |
| South Africa | $214K | 31% |
| Namibia | $109K | 16% |
| Botswana | $64K | 9.2% |
| China | $1K | 0.1% |
| Latvia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe surveying instruments imports (HS 9015): 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 9015: Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, rangefinders.
Common questions
What is the value of surveying instruments imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported surveying instruments worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 106 tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply surveying instruments to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by the United States (13%) and Bahrain (10%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 145% on the year.
What is the average import price of surveying instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.44 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $104.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of surveying instruments to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $818 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 243%. The peak was 2023 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export surveying instruments?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $696 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, South Africa and Namibia. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for surveying instruments?
The HS code for surveying instruments is heading 9015. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 9015.80 (76% of the value) and 9015.90 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Zimbabwe, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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