Tractors imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported tractors worth $98.0 million (26.0 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $161.3 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 | $98.0M | 26.0K t |
| 2023 | $110.3M | 28.2K t |
| 2022 | $161.3M | 33.7K t |
| 2021 | $126.3M | 42.3K t |
| 2020 | $120.8M | 49.2K t |
| 2019 | $86.7M | 30.5K t |
| 2018 | $72.9M | 24.4K t |
| 2017 | $40.6M | 7.2K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports tractors from
Most of the value came from South Africa (33%), China (32%), United Kingdom (12%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $32.1M | 33% |
| China | $31.7M | 32% |
| United Kingdom | $12.2M | 13% |
| Hong Kong | $5.7M | 5.8% |
| France | $2.9M | 2.9% |
| United States | $2.3M | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 2.1% |
| India | $1.6M | 1.7% |
| Mauritius | $1.5M | 1.5% |
| Zambia | $1.4M | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8701
| 8701.20 | Semi-trailer tractors | 75% |
| 8701.93 | Tractors (other types) 37-75kW | 12% |
| 8701.94 | Tractors (other types) 75-130kW | 6.3% |
| 8701.95 | Tractors (other types) >130kW | 3.6% |
| 8701.10 | Single-axle tractors | 1.9% |
| 8701.92 | Tractors (other types) 18-37kW | 0.9% |
| 8701.91 | Tractors (other types) <18kW | 0.4% |
| 8701.30 | Track-laying tractors | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.76 per kg, 57% below the world average of $8.81, 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.
Tractors exports from Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe exported $811 thousand of tractors in 2024 (146 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $413K | 51% |
| Tanzania | $174K | 21% |
| Malawi | $127K | 16% |
| South Africa | $37K | 4.5% |
| Botswana | $31K | 3.8% |
| Mozambique | $29K | 3.6% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe tractors imports (HS 8701): 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 8701: Tractors; (other than tractors of heading no 8709).
Common questions
What is the value of tractors imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported tractors worth $98.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply tractors to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($32.1 million), followed by China (32%) and the United Kingdom (12%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average import price of tractors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.76 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $8.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tractors to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.6 million in 2017 to $98.0 million in 2024, an increase of 141%. The peak was 2022 at $161.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $102.1 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export tractors?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $811 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Tanzania and Malawi. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $97.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for tractors?
The HS code for tractors is heading 8701. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8701.20 (75% of the value) and 8701.93 (12%).
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