Transmission and switching apparatus imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of transmission and switching apparatus by Zimbabwe reached $47.7 million in 2024 (478 tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $63.4 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 | $47.7M | 478 t |
| 2023 | $45.9M | 472 t |
| 2022 | $24.4M | 335 t |
| 2021 | $27.0M | 236 t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 103 t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 72 t |
| 2018 | $41.0M | 171 t |
| 2017 | $63.4M | 263 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports transmission and switching apparatus from
Most of the value came from China (41%), South Africa (16%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.4M | 41% |
| South Africa | $7.6M | 16% |
| United States | $5.2M | 11% |
| Hong Kong | $4.7M | 9.8% |
| United Kingdom | $3.6M | 7.6% |
| Lithuania | $1.9M | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 3.4% |
| Sweden | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $682K | 1.4% |
| Israel | $566K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $99.88 per kg, 54% below the world average of $217.15, 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.
Transmission and switching apparatus exports from Zimbabwe
Exports of transmission and switching apparatus by Zimbabwe reached $285 thousand in 2024 (1 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Africa (26%), Hungary (26%), United States (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Hungary grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $75K | 26% |
| Hungary | $75K | 26% |
| United States | $61K | 21% |
| Philippines | $44K | 16% |
| Israel | $20K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $7K | 2.3% |
| India | $1K | 0.4% |
| Madagascar | $1K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe transmission and switching apparatus imports (HS 8517.62): 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 8517.62: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of transmission and switching apparatus imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported transmission and switching apparatus worth $47.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 478 tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply transmission and switching apparatus to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($19.4 million), followed by South Africa (16%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 246% on the year.
What is the average import price of transmission and switching apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $99.88 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $217.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of transmission and switching apparatus to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $63.4 million in 2017 to $47.7 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2017 at $63.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.3 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export transmission and switching apparatus?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $285 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Hungary and the United States. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $47.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for transmission and switching apparatus?
The HS code for transmission and switching apparatus is subheading 8517.62. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8517 page.
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