Ammunition and munitions imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ammunition and munitions by Zimbabwe reached $2.1 million in 2024 (40 tonnes). Value fell 67% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 58% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.4 million.
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 | $2.1M | 40 t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 85 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 78 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 139 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 32 t |
| 2019 | $423K | 32 t |
| 2018 | $417K | 45 t |
| 2017 | $86K | 4 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports ammunition and munitions from
South Africa alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.0M | 94% |
| Tanzania | $118K | 5.7% |
| Switzerland | $8K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9306
| 9306.90 | Ammunition (other) | 80% |
| 9306.21 | Shotgun ammunition | 15% |
| 9306.30 | Small arms ammunition | 4.7% |
| 9306.29 | Shotgun cartridge parts | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $52.49 per kg, 29% above the world average of $40.83. 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.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe ammunition and munitions imports (HS 9306): 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 9306: Bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles and similar munitions of war and parts thereof; cartridges and other ammunition, projectiles and parts thereof, including shot and cartridge wads.
Common questions
What is the value of ammunition and munitions imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported ammunition and munitions worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40 tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply ammunition and munitions to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Tanzania (6%) and Switzerland (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average import price of ammunition and munitions per kg?
The average declared import value was about $52.49 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $40.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ammunition and munitions to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $86 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for ammunition and munitions?
The HS code for ammunition and munitions is heading 9306. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 9306.90 (80% of the value) and 9306.21 (15%).
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