Aluminium oxide imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium oxide by Zimbabwe reached $2.3 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 114% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 98% 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 | $2.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $319K | 584 t |
| 2021 | $93K | 217 t |
| 2020 | $46K | 40 t |
| 2019 | $69K | 170 t |
| 2018 | $45K | 33 t |
| 2017 | $19K | 6 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports aluminium oxide from
China alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 98% |
| Hong Kong | $32K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $12K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2818
| 2818.30 | Aluminum hydroxide | 97% |
| 2818.20 | Aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum | 2.8% |
| 2818.10 | Aluminum oxide (corundum) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2818.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, close to the world average of $0.50.
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 aluminium oxide imports (HS 2818): 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 2818: Aluminium oxide (including artificial corundum); aluminium hydroxide.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium oxide imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported aluminium oxide worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 114% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium oxide to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Hong Kong (1%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium oxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium oxide to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $493 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium oxide?
The HS code for aluminium oxide is heading 2818. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 2818.30 (97% of the value) and 2818.20 (3%).
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