Alcohol imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alcohol by Zimbabwe reached $9.5 million in 2024 (14.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 21% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $9.5M | 14.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 964 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 1.1K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports alcohol from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+165% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.5M | 79% |
| Zambia | $1.3M | 14% |
| China | $553K | 5.8% |
| Mauritius | $115K | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $17K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $13K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.1% |
| India | $12K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 0.1% |
| United States | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2905
| 2905.11 | Methanol | 58% |
| 2905.32 | Propylene glycol | 15% |
| 2905.12 | Propanol | 11% |
| 2905.45 | Glycerol (HS 2905.45) | 4.9% |
| 2905.14 | Butanol isomers (other) | 3.1% |
| 2905.49 | Polyhydric alcohols (other) | 2.6% |
| 2905.17 | Higher fatty alcohols | 1.5% |
| 2905.19 | Saturated monohydric alcohols (other) | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, close to the world average of $0.56.
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 alcohol imports (HS 2905): 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 2905: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of alcohol imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported alcohol worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply alcohol to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by Zambia (13%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 165% on the year.
What is the average import price of alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $0.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of alcohol to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, an increase of 328%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for alcohol?
The HS code for alcohol is heading 2905. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 2905.11 (58% of the value) and 2905.32 (15%).
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