Transmission gears and sprockets imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported transmission gears and sprockets worth $4.6 million (491 tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.6M | 491 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 359 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 323 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 215 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 201 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 193 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 166 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 188 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports transmission gears and sprockets from
South Africa alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+632% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.7M | 58% |
| China | $1.1M | 23% |
| Germany | $302K | 6.5% |
| Mauritius | $149K | 3.2% |
| Hong Kong | $68K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $53K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $51K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $43K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $34K | 0.7% |
| Ireland | $31K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.44 per kg, close to the world average of $9.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe transmission gears and sprockets imports (HS 8483.90): 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 8483.90: Transmission components: toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of transmission gears and sprockets imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported transmission gears and sprockets worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 491 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply transmission gears and sprockets to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (23%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 632% on the year.
What is the average import price of transmission gears and sprockets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.44 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $9.96 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 gears and sprockets to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for transmission gears and sprockets?
The HS code for transmission gears and sprockets is subheading 8483.90. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8483 page.
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