Trucks imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported trucks worth $288.8 million (64.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $288.8M | 64.5K t |
| 2023 | $271.3M | 68.4K t |
| 2022 | $275.6M | 68.4K t |
| 2021 | $238.0M | 67.9K t |
| 2020 | $162.0M | 62.6K t |
| 2019 | $164.2M | 61.6K t |
| 2018 | $229.0M | 71.0K t |
| 2017 | $93.7M | 17.5K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports trucks from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (38%), China (25%), Japan (18%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $110.4M | 38% |
| China | $73.5M | 25% |
| Japan | $50.7M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $18.5M | 6.4% |
| Finland | $10.1M | 3.5% |
| Thailand | $5.9M | 2.1% |
| Botswana | $3.5M | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $3.1M | 1.1% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 0.7% |
| India | $1.7M | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8704
| 8704.21 | Light diesel trucks <5 tonnes | 43% |
| 8704.23 | Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes | 26% |
| 8704.22 | Medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes | 17% |
| 8704.10 | Off-highway dump trucks | 6.5% |
| 8704.31 | Light petrol trucks <5 tonnes | 6.3% |
| 8704.90 | Trucks (other power types) | 0.7% |
| 8704.32 | Petrol trucks >5 tonnes | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.47 per kg, 54% below the world average of $9.72, 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.
Trucks exports from Zimbabwe
Exports of trucks by Zimbabwe reached $1.0 million in 2024 (404 tonnes). Zambia alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+395% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $709K | 69% |
| South Africa | $130K | 13% |
| Mozambique | $99K | 9.7% |
| Kenya | $45K | 4.4% |
| Botswana | $29K | 2.8% |
| Tanzania | $11K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe trucks imports (HS 8704): 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 8704: Vehicles; for the transport of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of trucks imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported trucks worth $288.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 64.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply trucks to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($110.4 million), followed by China (25%) and Japan (18%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 261% on the year.
What is the average import price of trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.47 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $9.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of trucks to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $93.7 million in 2017 to $288.8 million in 2024, an increase of 208%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $215.3 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export trucks?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, South Africa and Mozambique. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $287.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for trucks?
The HS code for trucks is heading 8704. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8704.21 (43% of the value) and 8704.23 (26%).
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