Welding supplies imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $5.9 million of welding supplies in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.6 million.
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 | $5.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 1.2K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports welding supplies from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 68% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.0M | 68% |
| China | $1.5M | 25% |
| Turkey | $190K | 3.2% |
| Hong Kong | $67K | 1.1% |
| India | $55K | 0.9% |
| Mozambique | $40K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $32K | 0.5% |
| Pakistan | $19K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $11K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8311
| 8311.10 | Coated arc welding electrodes | 70% |
| 8311.30 | Rods and wire for soldering and brazing | 19% |
| 8311.20 | Cored wire for arc welding | 6.6% |
| 8311.90 | Metal spraying wire and rods | 4.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8311.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.84 per kg, 40% below the world average of $3.05, 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 welding supplies imports (HS 8311): 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 8311: Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying.
Common questions
What is the value of welding supplies imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported welding supplies worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding supplies to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by China (25%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 179% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding supplies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.84 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $3.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of welding supplies to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 177%. The peak was 2023 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding supplies?
The HS code for welding supplies is heading 8311. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8311.10 (70% of the value) and 8311.30 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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