Wheel bulldozers imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $3.4 million of wheel bulldozers in 2024 (745 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 40% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.2 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 | $3.4M | 745 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 839 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 718 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 765 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 800 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 518 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports wheel bulldozers from
The largest suppliers were China (50%), South Africa (47%), United States (2%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 50% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 47% |
| United States | $58K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $29K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $12K | 0.4% |
| Botswana | $6K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.60 per kg, 197% above the world average of $1.55. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wheel bulldozers exports from Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe exported $202 thousand of wheel bulldozers in 2024 (92 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+216% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $189K | 94% |
| Mozambique | $13K | 6.5% |
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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 8429.19: Bulldozers and angledozers: self-propelled, other than track laying.
Common questions
What is the value of wheel bulldozers imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported wheel bulldozers worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 745 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheel bulldozers to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by South Africa (47%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of wheel bulldozers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.60 per kg in 2024, 197% above the world average of $1.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wheel bulldozers to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2022 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export wheel bulldozers?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $202 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia and Mozambique. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheel bulldozers?
The HS code for wheel bulldozers is subheading 8429.19. 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 8429 page.
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