Tobacco machinery imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported tobacco machinery worth $25.6 million (692 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 92% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 68% 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 | $25.6M | 692 t |
| 2023 | $13.3M | 483 t |
| 2022 | $14.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 88 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 16 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 142 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 40 t |
| 2017 | $675K | 19 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports tobacco machinery from
Italy alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $18.9M | 74% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 14% |
| Malaysia | $994K | 3.9% |
| South Africa | $884K | 3.5% |
| India | $307K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $232K | 0.9% |
| Bulgaria | $214K | 0.8% |
| United States | $185K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $153K | 0.6% |
| China | $70K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8478
| 8478.10 | Tobacco processing machinery | 95% |
| 8478.90 | Tobacco machinery parts | 5.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8478.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.00 per kg, 20% below the world average of $46.39, 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.
Tobacco machinery exports from Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported tobacco machinery worth $593 thousand (210 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Malawi accounted for 53% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $315K | 53% |
| Mozambique | $273K | 46% |
| Namibia | $4K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe tobacco machinery imports (HS 8478): 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 8478: Machinery; for preparing or making up tobacco, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco machinery imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported tobacco machinery worth $25.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 692 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 172 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 92% on 2023.
Which countries supply tobacco machinery to Zimbabwe?
Italy was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($18.9 million), followed by Germany (14%) and Malaysia (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 864% on the year.
What is the average import price of tobacco machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.00 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $46.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tobacco machinery to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $675 thousand in 2017 to $25.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export tobacco machinery?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $593 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, Mozambique and Namibia. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $25.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco machinery?
The HS code for tobacco machinery is heading 8478. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8478.10 (95% of the value) and 8478.90 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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