Vehicle gearboxes imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle gearboxes by Zimbabwe reached $2.6 million in 2024 (849 tonnes). That is 8% less 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 | $2.6M | 849 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 894 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 611 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 554 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 335 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 267 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 241 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 87 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports vehicle gearboxes from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (40%), South Africa (32%), United Arab Emirates (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 40% |
| South Africa | $829K | 32% |
| United Arab Emirates | $298K | 12% |
| China | $152K | 5.9% |
| Finland | $74K | 2.9% |
| Mauritius | $62K | 2.4% |
| Japan | $29K | 1.1% |
| Botswana | $21K | 0.8% |
| Hong Kong | $15K | 0.6% |
| India | $10K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.03 per kg, 82% below the world average of $16.79, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe vehicle gearboxes imports (HS 8708.40): 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 8708.40: Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle gearboxes imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported vehicle gearboxes worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 849 tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 219 countries worldwide. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle gearboxes to Zimbabwe?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by South Africa (32%) and the United Arab Emirates (12%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle gearboxes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.03 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $16.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle gearboxes to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 120%. The peak was 2023 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle gearboxes?
The HS code for vehicle gearboxes is subheading 8708.40. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8708 page.
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