Transformer imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of transformer by Zimbabwe reached $56.4 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $82.6 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 | $56.4M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $61.5M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $82.6M | 9.6K t |
| 2021 | $35.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $26.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $17.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $22.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $17.4M | 1.2K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports transformer from
Most of the value came from China (41%), South Africa (34%), Hong Kong (6%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $23.4M | 41% |
| South Africa | $19.2M | 34% |
| Hong Kong | $3.1M | 5.5% |
| India | $2.7M | 4.9% |
| Singapore | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 2.4% |
| Mauritius | $969K | 1.7% |
| Denmark | $718K | 1.3% |
| United States | $443K | 0.8% |
| Zambia | $396K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8504
| 8504.40 | Static power converters | 61% |
| 8504.34 | Large dry transformers | 9.1% |
| 8504.22 | Oil transformers medium | 6.9% |
| 8504.31 | Control transformers | 5.3% |
| 8504.90 | Transformer and converter parts | 4.8% |
| 8504.33 | Medium dry transformers | 3.9% |
| 8504.23 | Oil transformers large | 3.7% |
| 8504.21 | Oil transformers small | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8504.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.98 per kg, 57% below the world average of $23.20, 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.
Transformer exports from Zimbabwe
Exports of transformer by Zimbabwe reached $3.0 million in 2024 (326 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+740% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $2.2M | 73% |
| South Africa | $333K | 11% |
| Rwanda | $198K | 6.6% |
| Malawi | $183K | 6.1% |
| Botswana | $89K | 3% |
| Singapore | $4K | 0.1% |
| China | $4K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe transformer imports (HS 8504): 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 8504: Electric transformers, static converters (e.g. rectifiers) and inductors.
Common questions
What is the value of transformer imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported transformer worth $56.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply transformer to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($23.4 million), followed by South Africa (34%) and Hong Kong (6%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 446% on the year.
What is the average import price of transformer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.98 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $23.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of transformer to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.4 million in 2017 to $56.4 million in 2024, an increase of 223%. The peak was 2022 at $82.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.0 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export transformer?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, South Africa and Rwanda. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $53.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for transformer?
The HS code for transformer is heading 8504. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8504.40 (61% of the value) and 8504.34 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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