# Zimbabwe Machinery and electrical equipment Export Opportunities (HS 84-85)

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Explore Zimbabwe HS 84-85 machinery and electrical equipment export opportunities, product portfolio, buyer markets, growth signals, and diversification opportunities.

## Overview

- Exporter: Zimbabwe (ZWE)
- Sector: Machinery and electrical equipment
- HS chapters: HS 84-85
- Latest trade year: 2024
- Sector exports: $1.1M
- Products: 98
- Buyer markets: 36
- Average CAGR: +8.8%
- Global sector size: $1.7T

## Product portfolio

| Product | Global size | Your exports | Opportunity | CAGR | Markets | Share |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| HS 851712 - Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $182.7B | $56.5K | $165.9B | -5.2% | 16 | +0.0% |
| HS 854231 - Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits | $254.0B | $5.9K | $132.2B | +35.5% | 13 | +0.0% |
| HS 847130 - Data processing machines: portable, digital and automatic, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display | $99.6B | $109.1K | $81.1B | -1.7% | 18 | +0.0% |
| HS 854232 - Electronic integrated circuits: memories | $84.6B | $340.4 | $69.3B | +1020.2% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 854239 - Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542 | $102.2B | $15.2K | $67.7B | +27.7% | 6 | +0.0% |
| HS 847330 - Machines: parts and accessories of automatic data processing, magnetic or optical readers, digital processing units | $128.3B | $28.4K | $55.9B | -14.2% | 20 | +0.0% |
| HS 847150 - Digital processing units: other than those of subheadings 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units | $76.4B | $7.6K | $53.9B | -3.1% | 8 | +0.0% |
| HS 851762 - Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus | $132.9B | $227.7K | $50.1B | +6.3% | 18 | +0.0% |
| HS 847180 - Data processing machines: automatic, units thereof n.e.s. in heading no. 8471 | $36.1B | $10.4K | $32.6B | -5.4% | 7 | +0.0% |
| HS 851770 - Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts | $40.9B | $61.1K | $30.7B | +2.0% | 9 | +0.0% |
| HS 853710 - Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts | $54.8B | $10.9K | $24.8B | +29.1% | 14 | +0.0% |
| HS 850440 - Electrical static converters | $57.2B | $34.4K | $21.3B | -4.9% | 17 | +0.0% |
| HS 852872 - Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen | $20.2B | $8.7K | $15.9B | -1.4% | 6 | +0.0% |
| HS 840820 - Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87 | $15.0B | $68.9K | $15.4B | +6.9% | 7 | +0.0% |
| HS 852990 - Reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8525 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectors | $25.4B | $38.1K | $14.2B | -1.1% | 5 | +0.0% |
| HS 852351 - Semiconductor media: solid-state non-volatile storage devices, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37 | $23.8B | $786.0 | $13.3B | +11.9% | 5 | +0.0% |
| HS 848180 - Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves | $31.9B | $55.2K | $11.0B | +9.2% | 12 | +0.0% |
| HS 841191 - Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellers | $29.6B | $3.8K | $10.7B | -18.0% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 854370 - Electrical machines and apparatus: having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 8543 | $24.3B | $7.6K | $9.5B | +3.4% | 6 | +0.0% |
| HS 853400 - Circuits: printed | $20.5B | $5.6K | $9.2B | +6.0% | 8 | +0.0% |
| HS 850760 - Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square) | $8.6B | $6.9K | $9.0B | +0.2% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 847170 - Data processing machines: storage units | $20.0B | $11.3K | $8.3B | +17.7% | 5 | +0.0% |
| HS 840991 - Engines: parts, suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (for other than aircraft) | $13.5B | $1.4K | $6.6B | -21.4% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 852580 - Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders | $19.4B | $74.4K | $6.5B | -14.7% | 8 | +0.0% |
| HS 854140 - Electrical apparatus: photosensitive, including photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels, light emitting diodes | $5.7B | $779.4 | $6.1B | -8.6% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 847149 - Data processing machines: digital, automatic, (not portable, analogue or hybrid), presented in the form of systems, n.e.s. in item no. 8471.41 | $8.3B | $65.8K | $5.1B | -3.9% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 840999 - Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition) | $14.3B | $25.1K | $4.5B | +7.4% | 6 | +0.0% |
| HS 847989 - Machines and mechanical appliances: n.e.s. in item no. 8479.8, having individual functions | $10.6B | $1.2K | $4.4B | +6.8% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 847160 - Units of automatic data processing machines: input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing | $6.7B | $25.2K | $4.2B | -14.2% | 7 | +0.0% |
| HS 854233 - Electronic integrated circuits: amplifiers | $9.3B | $83.7 | $4.2B | +30.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 853890 - Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537 | $7.8B | $1.6K | $3.9B | +9.6% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 852852 - Monitors: other than cathode-ray tube: capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading 84.71 | $5.3B | $6.0K | $3.7B | -19.9% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 850300 - Electric motors and generators: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502 | $9.7B | $946.7 | $3.4B | -10.3% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 848340 - Gears and gearing: (not toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately): ball or roller screws: gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters | $8.3B | $2.3K | $3.2B | -10.3% | 6 | +0.0% |
| HS 853690 - Electrical apparatus: n.e.s. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts | $7.1B | $5.9K | $3.1B | +16.6% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 840734 - Engines: reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1000cc | $4.0B | $1.7K | $3.0B | +29.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 854442 - Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectors | $7.4B | $726.4 | $2.9B | -6.1% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 841480 - Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.s. in heading no. 8414 | $6.6B | $4.1K | $2.7B | +14.3% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 848690 - Machines and apparatus of heading 8486: parts and accessories | $4.0B | $33.7 | $2.5B | +17.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 844399 - Printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91 | $7.3B | $857.5 | $2.5B | -14.7% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 854449 - Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 80 volts, not fitted with connectors | $2.8B | $534.9 | $2.3B | -1.8% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 853650 - Electrical apparatus: switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts | $5.1B | $669.7 | $2.3B | -2.7% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 842139 - Machinery: for filtering or purifying gases, other than intake air filters for internal combustion engines | $2.5B | $629.0 | $2.2B | -16.3% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 841330 - Pumps: fuel, lubricating or cooling medium pumps for internal combustion piston engines | $5.2B | $4.4K | $2.1B | +53.5% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 841199 - Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers) | $1.7B | $382.4 | $2.1B | +14.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 843149 - Machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431 | $5.8B | $14.7K | $1.9B | +2.0% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 841510 - Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, window or wall types, self-contained or split-system | $1.0B | $356.9 | $1.7B | +35.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 850790 - Electric accumulators: parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8507 | $1.4B | $100.7 | $1.7B | +4.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 854430 - Insulated electric conductors: ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles, aircraft or ships | $3.3B | $35.6K | $1.6B | +6.8% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 853669 - Electrical apparatus: plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts | $4.0B | $1.7K | $1.6B | +3.7% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 851220 - Lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539) | $2.1B | $221.1 | $1.4B | -11.9% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 848310 - Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks | $4.1B | $666.8 | $1.4B | -7.3% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 842199 - Machinery: parts for filtering or purifying liquids or gases | $3.1B | $14.4K | $1.2B | +9.0% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 841391 - Pumps: parts thereof | $3.5B | $1.1K | $1.2B | -12.7% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 853224 - Electrical capacitors: fixed, ceramic dielectric, multilayer | $1.6B | $238.5 | $1.1B | +7.9% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 850231 - Electric generating sets: wind-powered, (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines) | $991.1M | $10.1K | $1.1B | +11.8% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 851150 - Ignition or starting equipment: generators n.e.c. in heading no. 8511, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines | $1.5B | $35.6 | $1.1B | -29.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 843139 - Machinery: parts of the machinery of heading no. 8428, (other than lifts, skip hoists or escalators) | $2.9B | $2.2K | $1.0B | -13.3% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 847141 - Data processing machines: digital, automatic, (not portable, analogue or hybrid), comprising in the same housing at least a central processing unit, an input and output unit, whether or not combined | $3.2B | $7.2K | $1.0B | +1.0% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 841360 - Pumps: rotary positive displacement pumps, n.e.s. in heading no. 8413, for liquids | $1.1B | $112.7 | $1.0B | -6.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 847990 - Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functions | $1.7B | $1.2K | $1.0B | -1.8% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 846729 - Tools: for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor: other than saws and drills | $1.8B | $3.6K | $996.5M | +7.6% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 851769 - Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), n.e.c. in item no. 8517.6 | $1.9B | $563.6 | $985.8M | -2.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 850811 - Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, of a power not exceeding 1,500 W and having a dust bag or other receptacle capacity not exceeding 20L | $1.5B | $864.4 | $936.0M | +47.9% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 854810 - Waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators: spent primary cells, spent primary batteries and spent electric accumulators | $457.2M | $72.7 | $892.2M | -3.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 850980 - Electro-mechanical domestic appliances: with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 85.08, n.e.c. in heading no. 8509 | $976.9M | $807.3 | $877.8M | -1.0% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 841490 - Pumps and compressors: parts, of air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans, ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan | $1.4B | $674.6 | $865.2M | +25.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 848190 - Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereof | $1.3B | $520.2 | $855.1M | +14.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 851660 - Ovens, cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters: of a kind used for domestic purposes (excluding microwaves) | $1.6B | $255.3 | $824.2M | +23.3% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 841430 - Compressors: of a kind used in refrigerating equipment | $1.4B | $735.1 | $793.3M | +26.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 850490 - Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors: parts thereof | $688.2M | $1.6K | $694.5M | -25.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 850152 - Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW | $2.0B | $281.1 | $663.7M | +10.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 851140 - Ignition or starting equipment: starter motors and dual purpose starter-generators, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines | $1.4B | $7.2K | $652.2M | +12.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 850450 - Electrical inductors: n.e.c. in heading no. 8504 | $920.0M | $89.5 | $614.9M | -3.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 852729 - Radio-broadcast receivers: (not operational without external power source), without sound recording or reproducing apparatus, including apparatus capable of receiving radio-telephony or radio-telegraphy | $564.3M | $16.6 | $608.3M | -27.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 848071 - Moulds: for rubber or plastics, injection or compression types | $1.4B | $495.5 | $576.3M | +18.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 848390 - Transmission components: toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately: parts | $2.3B | $217.9 | $546.9M | -9.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 854470 - Insulated electric conductors: optical fibre cables | $575.7M | $144.1 | $531.1M | +2.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 846799 - Tools: for working in the hand, parts thereof for other than chain saws and pneumatic tools | $354.8M | $131.7 | $524.1M | +10.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 853222 - Electrical capacitors: fixed, aluminium electrolytic | $629.1M | $43.0 | $504.1M | -3.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 852721 - Radio-broadcast receivers not capable of operating without an external source of power, of a kind used in motor vehicles: combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus | $515.2M | $82.6 | $501.0M | -3.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 841451 - Fans: table, floor, wall, window, ceiling or roof fans, with a self-contained electric motor of an output not exceeding 125W | $382.3M | $75.8 | $479.1M | +25.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 853620 - Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts | $524.0M | $133.1 | $471.9M | +3.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 841459 - Fans: n.e.c. in item no. 8414.51 | $867.8M | $305.6 | $463.4M | -5.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 854460 - Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts | $2.0B | $340.2 | $455.0M | +31.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 850110 - Electric motors: of an output not exceeding 37.5W | $886.4M | $93.6 | $454.4M | -18.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 841350 - Pumps: reciprocating positive displacement pumps, n.e.s. in heading no. 8413, for liquids | $398.8M | $246.5 | $437.4M | +33.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 841869 - Refrigerating or freezing equipment: heat pumps, other than compression type units whose condensers are heat exchangers | $487.8M | $212.0 | $433.9M | +30.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 841590 - Air conditioning machines: with motor driven fan and elements for temperature control, parts thereof | $848.3M | $280.7 | $432.3M | +24.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 852610 - Radar apparatus | $1.5B | $5.0K | $426.5M | -1.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 848120 - Valves: for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions | $519.8M | $178.9 | $417.6M | +24.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 844331 - Printing, copying, and facsimile machines: machines which perform two or more of the functions of printing, copying or facsimile transmission, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network | $1.3B | $1.3K | $410.8M | -31.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 851290 - Lighting or signalling equipment: electrical, (excluding articles of heading no. 8539), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters: parts, of those kinds used for cycles or motor vehicles | $924.2M | $130.3 | $408.0M | -1.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 842710 - Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by electric motor | $539.0M | $195.7 | $408.0M | +28.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 850140 - Electric motors: AC motors, single-phase | $451.4M | $47.3 | $389.7M | -3.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 850131 - Electric motors and generators: DC, of an output not exceeding 750W | $985.5M | $130.3 | $370.8M | +1.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 842290 - Machinery: parts of machinery of heading no. 8422 | $1.3B | $11.8 | $366.2M | +12.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 851830 - Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers | $403.6M | $24.6 | $349.4M | -7.4% | 1 | +0.0% |

## Best markets

- USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands (USA): $275.4B calculated opportunity across 44 products.
- China (CHN): $264.8B calculated opportunity across 17 products.
- Mexico (MEX): $121.4B calculated opportunity across 73 products.
- Germany (DEU): $50.4B calculated opportunity across 31 products.
- China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKG): $44.2B calculated opportunity across 4 products.
- Netherlands (NLD): $42.6B calculated opportunity across 30 products.
- United Arab Emirates (ARE): $35.4B calculated opportunity across 6 products.
- India (IND): $34.4B calculated opportunity across 11 products.
- United Kingdom (GBR): $31.3B calculated opportunity across 23 products.
- Canada (CAN): $18.1B calculated opportunity across 18 products.
- Republic of Korea (KOR): $16.0B calculated opportunity across 7 products.
- France (FRA): $10.6B calculated opportunity across 10 products.

## Growth stars

- HS 854232: +1020.2% average CAGR, $69.3B calculated opportunity.
- HS 841330: +53.5% average CAGR, $2.1B calculated opportunity.
- HS 850811: +47.9% average CAGR, $936.0M calculated opportunity.
- HS 854231: +35.5% average CAGR, $132.2B calculated opportunity.
- HS 841510: +35.2% average CAGR, $1.7B calculated opportunity.
- HS 841350: +33.3% average CAGR, $437.4M calculated opportunity.
- HS 854460: +31.1% average CAGR, $455.0M calculated opportunity.
- HS 841869: +30.9% average CAGR, $433.9M calculated opportunity.
- HS 854233: +30.5% average CAGR, $4.2B calculated opportunity.
- HS 840734: +29.2% average CAGR, $3.0B calculated opportunity.

## Diversification opportunities

- HS 847330: 20 buyer markets, $55.9B calculated opportunity.
- HS 847130: 18 buyer markets, $81.1B calculated opportunity.
- HS 851762: 18 buyer markets, $50.1B calculated opportunity.
- HS 850440: 17 buyer markets, $21.3B calculated opportunity.
- HS 851712: 16 buyer markets, $165.9B calculated opportunity.
- HS 853710: 14 buyer markets, $24.8B calculated opportunity.
- HS 854231: 13 buyer markets, $132.2B calculated opportunity.
- HS 848180: 12 buyer markets, $11.0B calculated opportunity.
- HS 851770: 9 buyer markets, $30.7B calculated opportunity.
- HS 847150: 8 buyer markets, $53.9B calculated opportunity.

## Method

Reported trade observations and calculated indicators are shown separately. Validate buyers, standards, logistics, pricing, and competition before acting. [Read the Yugalinks methodology](https://www.yugalinks.com/methodology).

## Data sources

- Primary trade series: OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). [OECD Data Explorer](https://data-explorer.oecd.org/) - [OECD Terms & Conditions](https://www.oecd.org/termsandconditions/)
- CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601): [dataset page](https://www.cepii.fr/CEPII/en/bdd_modele/bdd_modele_item.asp?id=37) - [BACI documentation](https://www.cepii.fr/DATA_DOWNLOAD/baci/doc/baci_webpage.html) - [Etalab 2.0 Open Licence](https://www.etalab.gouv.fr/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/open-licence.pdf)

This page presents derived Yugalinks views of reported observations and calculated indicators.