Trailers imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $37.9 million of trailers in 2024 (17.7 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $48.4 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 | $37.9M | 17.7K t |
| 2023 | $41.5M | 16.4K t |
| 2022 | $48.4M | 18.0K t |
| 2021 | $41.9M | 19.0K t |
| 2020 | $35.8M | 19.5K t |
| 2019 | $30.1M | 12.1K t |
| 2018 | $34.9M | 40.7K t |
| 2017 | $14.6M | 4.2K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports trailers from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $19.4M | 51% |
| China | $10.3M | 27% |
| Hong Kong | $3.4M | 8.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 2.9% |
| Zambia | $847K | 2.2% |
| India | $829K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $589K | 1.6% |
| Mozambique | $343K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $305K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $285K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8716
| 8716.39 | General cargo trailers | 72% |
| 8716.31 | Tanker trailers | 14% |
| 8716.80 | Non-motorized vehicles (other) | 4.6% |
| 8716.40 | Trailers (other types) | 4.6% |
| 8716.90 | Trailer parts | 3.3% |
| 8716.20 | Agricultural loader trailers | 0.9% |
| 8716.10 | Caravan trailers | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8716.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.14 per kg, 52% below the world average of $4.45, 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.
Trailers exports from Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported trailers worth $787 thousand (303 tonnes). Zambia alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+215% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $475K | 60% |
| Botswana | $233K | 30% |
| Mozambique | $30K | 3.8% |
| Namibia | $20K | 2.5% |
| Malawi | $14K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $9K | 1.2% |
| Kenya | $6K | 0.7% |
| Sudan | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe trailers imports (HS 8716): 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 8716: Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of trailers imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported trailers worth $37.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply trailers to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($19.4 million), followed by China (27%) and Hong Kong (9%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 572% on the year.
What is the average import price of trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.14 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $4.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of trailers to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.6 million in 2017 to $37.9 million in 2024, an increase of 161%. The peak was 2022 at $48.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.6 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export trailers?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $787 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Botswana and Mozambique. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $37.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for trailers?
The HS code for trailers is heading 8716. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8716.39 (72% of the value) and 8716.31 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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