Updated 25 October 2026
Medical device distributors in Zimbabwe: 19 licensed importers and distributors
19 independent medical device distributors and importers are licensed in Zimbabwe, out of 28 registered medical device companies. This list covers medical equipment distributors, importers, suppliers and registration holders, from MCAZ Zimbabwe, updated 25 October 2026. Every name is free to see, no sign-up.
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Medical device distributors in Zimbabwe
Independent distributors only, ranked by the lines each distributor carries for other manufacturers, then registrations held, then size.
- 12 lines11 registrationsSize score 40 of 100
- 2KDB Holdings Pvt LtdHarare2 lines2 registrationsSize score 28 of 100
- 3Varichem PharmaceuticalsHarare2 lines2 registrationsSize score 27 of 100
- 42 lines1 registrationSize score 28 of 100
- 5Laryscope HealthcareHarare1 line5 registrationsSize score 32 of 100
- 61 line3 registrationsSize score 28 of 100
- 7Southern PharmaceuticalsHarare1 line3 registrationsSize score 28 of 100
- 81 line3 registrationsSize score 28 of 100
- 9Aravas PharmaceuticalsHarare1 line2 registrationsSize score 25 of 100
- 101 line2 registrationsSize score 25 of 100
- 111 line1 registrationSize score 21 of 100
- 12Pulse Surgical CareHarare1 line1 registrationSize score 21 of 100
- 131 line1 registrationSize score 21 of 100
- 141 line1 registrationSize score 21 of 100
- 150 lines2 registrationsSize score 15 of 100
- 160 lines1 registrationSize score 13 of 100
- 170 lines1 registrationSize score 13 of 100
- 18Rational Scientific (Pvt) LtdBulawayo0 lines1 registrationSize score 13 of 100
- 190 lines1 registrationSize score 13 of 100
Include manufacturers, their own sales entities and regulatory representatives (9)
Manufacturers, companies that are a manufacturer's own import or sales arm, and regulatory representatives (authorised representatives, sponsors or registration holders with no import or distribution role). They are registered here but are not independent distributors.
- 12 lines3 registrationsSize score 30 of 100
- 21 line4 registrationsSize score 30 of 100
- 31 line3 registrationsSize score 28 of 100
- 41 line1 registrationSize score 21 of 100
- 50 lines1 registrationSize score 13 of 100
- 60 lines1 registrationSize score 13 of 100
- 70 lines1 registrationSize score 13 of 100
- 80 lines1 registrationSize score 13 of 100
- 92 lines2 registrationsSize score 27 of 100
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The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 28 medical device establishments registered with an address in Zimbabwe: 19 independent distributors (a channel role such as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative, and no manufacturing of their own), 8 manufacturers' own import or sales entities, 0 regulatory representatives (authorised representatives or registration holders with no import or distribution role), and 1 manufacturer or exporter. The records come from MCAZ Zimbabwe, last seen on 25 October 2026.
Entry decision: Zimbabwe
CE marked: build the case, rank 82 of 124. FDA cleared: build the case, rank 62 of 124. Show the full entry analysis
For a typical maker, from public data and the free Market Finder. Your own clearance, device class and current markets change the answer. The verdicts, best first: go now (route, channel and market size all work), go next (open, with one thing to solve first), build the case (two things to solve, or a full local registration in a large market), not now (blocked for this maker today).
CE marked, shipping from the EU
Build the case two things to solve first, or a full local registration in a large market
Rank 82 of 124 markets for this maker.
Held back: registration route not verified; sales channel not classified; a small market for this segment: no health spending figure; ranked lower for thin data.
Low confidence: registration route not verified; sales channel classed from general practice, not a citation; ranked lower for thin data.
FDA cleared, shipping from the US
Build the case two things to solve first, or a full local registration in a large market
Rank 62 of 124 markets for this maker.
Held back: registration route not verified; sales channel not classified; a small market for this segment: no health spending figure; ranked lower for thin data.
Low confidence: registration route not verified; sales channel classed from general practice, not a citation; ranked lower for thin data.
Registration route
With CE marking: Registration route not verified. Low confidence.
With FDA clearance: Registration route not verified. Low confidence.
Whether a local holder is needed is not verified yet. Who holds the registration
No public source confirms this route yet.
Timeline and fees are not shown: no official source we cite gives them for this market yet. Confirm with a regulatory specialist before you plan a launch date.
Sales channel
Not classified: Sales channel not classified.
Classed from general practice, not a citation. Low confidence.
Independent distributors in the Index: 19 in Zimbabwe.
Makers registered here: 8 makers' own import or sales entities and 1 manufacturer.
Importing medical devices into Zimbabwe: duty and VAT
Landed cost: no figure for this market yet, confirm with a customs broker.
Landed cost: no figure for this market yet, confirm with a customs broker.
Tariff basket: all medical device lines. Cash is collected at clearance. Real cost is what stays after a registered distributor recovers VAT and charges.
Pricing for a distributor here? Distributor margins and pricing, built from the end user back
Medical device market in Zimbabwe
No health spending figure for this market yet.
How we estimate. At manufacturer prices.
Next step
The finder ranks every market for your own device, clearance and current markets. The CSV lists 28 establishments, the 19 independent distributors first. Company records only.
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By segment
| Segment | Establishments | Every market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN | 8 | Find distributors for your device | Urology device distributors by country |
| General hospital and consumables | 12 | Find distributors for your device | Medical consumables distributors by country |
| No segment in the registry record | 9 |
Segments come from the device listings linked to each establishment, so one company can appear in several rows. Imaging and radiology are shown because the registries contain them.
List of medical device companies in Zimbabwe
The Index lists 28 medical device companies registered in Zimbabwe, counted by role below. Download the full list as CSV.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Importer | 19 | 68% | Named as importer: MCAZ Zimbabwe. |
| Wholesaler | 9 | 32% | Licensed as a wholesale dealer: MCAZ Zimbabwe. |
| Registration holder | 19 | 68% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name: MCAZ Zimbabwe. |
An establishment can hold several roles, so the shares add to more than 100%.
Who holds the registration in Zimbabwe
Who holds the registration varies by market and often sits with the local importer. Check the national rule before signing a distributor.
Who should hold the registration, and how a transfer works
This is the general rule, not legal advice. The registration clause in the first distributor contract decides who controls the market later. The Next 10 Markets report covers who holds the registration in each of your ten markets.
Next steps
Questions about medical device distributors in Zimbabwe
How many medical device distributors are there in Zimbabwe?
The Index counts 28 medical device establishments registered in Zimbabwe, of which 19 are independent distributors: importers, distributors, wholesalers or authorised representatives that do not manufacture themselves and are not a manufacturer's own sales company. Of the rest, 8 are manufacturers' own import or sales entities and 1 is a manufacturer or exporter. The number comes from MCAZ Zimbabwe and was last refreshed on 25 October 2026.
Is there a list of medical device distributors in Zimbabwe?
Yes. This page lists the 19 independent medical device distributors and importers the Index holds in Zimbabwe, ranked, and the free CSV lists all 28 registered medical device companies there, independent distributors first. The records come from MCAZ Zimbabwe; every name is free to see, no sign-up.
What are the largest medical device companies in Zimbabwe?
Ranked as on this page, the top independent distributors in Zimbabwe are Fifty-nine Fifty T/A Reddot Brands, KDB Holdings Pvt Ltd and Varichem Pharmaceuticals. By registry footprint (the size score: products listed, registrations held, principals represented, roles and registries), the largest registered medical device companies are Fifty-nine Fifty T/A Reddot Brands, Laryscope Healthcare and Wellness Three Sixty Five Pvt Ltd. Neither ranking measures sales: the registries publish no revenue.
Who can hold a medical device registration in Zimbabwe?
Who holds the registration varies by market and often sits with the local importer. Check the national rule before signing a distributor. Read who should hold the registration and how a transfer works.
How do I find a medical device distributor in Zimbabwe?
Start with the segment table on this page, open the top establishments and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Zimbabwe to see the counts for your segment and the names, free, no sign-up. For a ranked shortlist for your device, see the Next 10 Markets report.
What does the Distributor Index count as a distributor in Zimbabwe?
An establishment is a company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Zimbabwe, in any of the roles importer, distributor, wholesaler, authorised representative, sponsor, registration holder, manufacturer or exporter. Each company is counted once per country even if it holds several licences or appears in several registries. No contact people are collected.
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Sources
- Zimbabwe MCAZ medical device registers and licensed wholesalers: 28 establishments, last seen 25 October 2026. Public register.
Index build 25 October 2026. Each establishment is counted once per country after resolving names across sources. Company records only, as the registries publish them.
Registry data. Bastion Hale does not vouch for any establishment.