Valve and tap parts imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of valve and tap parts by Zimbabwe reached $2.2 million in 2024 (226 tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $2.2M | 226 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 118 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 62 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 88 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 89 t |
| 2019 | $895K | 93 t |
| 2018 | $993K | 54 t |
| 2017 | $994K | 62 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports valve and tap parts from
Most of the value came from China (36%), South Africa (33%), Mauritius (18%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+334% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $798K | 36% |
| South Africa | $735K | 33% |
| Mauritius | $394K | 18% |
| India | $81K | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $43K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $42K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 1.5% |
| United States | $30K | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | $22K | 1% |
| Poland | $11K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.85 per kg, 50% below the world average of $19.65, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe valve and tap parts imports (HS 8481.90): 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 8481.90: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of valve and tap parts imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported valve and tap parts worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 226 tonnes. That ranks it 136th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply valve and tap parts to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($798 thousand), followed by South Africa (33%) and Mauritius (18%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 621% on the year.
What is the average import price of valve and tap parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.85 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $19.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of valve and tap parts to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $994 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 123%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for valve and tap parts?
The HS code for valve and tap parts is subheading 8481.90. 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 8481 page.
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