Weighing scale imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of weighing scale by Zimbabwe reached $4.9 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $4.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 821 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 766 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 629 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 454 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 851 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 277 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports weighing scale from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), South Africa (39%), Mozambique (3%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 45% |
| South Africa | $1.9M | 39% |
| Mozambique | $145K | 3% |
| Italy | $125K | 2.6% |
| Hong Kong | $112K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $82K | 1.7% |
| India | $66K | 1.4% |
| Malawi | $54K | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $54K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $33K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8423
| 8423.90 | Scale weights and parts | 29% |
| 8423.89 | Heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ | 24% |
| 8423.20 | Conveyor weighing scales | 16% |
| 8423.82 | Industrial scales 30-5000kg | 9.2% |
| 8423.81 | Industrial scales up to 30kg | 7.9% |
| 8423.10 | Personal and household scales | 6.8% |
| 8423.30 | Hopper and dosing scales | 6.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8423.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.18 per kg, 61% below the world average of $8.20, 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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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 8423: Weighing machines; excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, including weight operated counting or checking machines and weights of all kinds.
Common questions
What is the value of weighing scale imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported weighing scale worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply weighing scale to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by South Africa (39%) and Mozambique (3%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 135% on the year.
What is the average import price of weighing scale per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.18 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $8.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of weighing scale to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 149%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for weighing scale?
The HS code for weighing scale is heading 8423. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8423.90 (29% of the value) and 8423.89 (24%).
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