Activated carbon imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $6.0 million of activated carbon in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $6.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 2.2K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports activated carbon from
Most of the value came from China (49%), South Africa (23%), India (15%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+267% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 49% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 23% |
| India | $903K | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $509K | 8.5% |
| Mauritius | $216K | 3.6% |
| Spain | $46K | 0.8% |
| Zambia | $16K | 0.3% |
| Mozambique | $10K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $3K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3802
| 3802.10 | Carbon: activated | 87% |
| 3802.90 | Activated mineral | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.31 per kg, 42% above the world average of $0.92. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe activated carbon imports (HS 3802): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 3802: Activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal black.
Common questions
What is the value of activated carbon imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported activated carbon worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply activated carbon to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by South Africa (23%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 267% on the year.
What is the average import price of activated carbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $0.92 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of activated carbon to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 161%. The peak was 2023 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for activated carbon?
The HS code for activated carbon is heading 3802. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 3802.10 (87% of the value) and 3802.90 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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