Animal feed imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $31.3 million of animal feed in 2024 (16.9 thousand tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $31.3M | 16.9K t |
| 2023 | $26.4M | 15.5K t |
| 2022 | $26.7M | 15.8K t |
| 2021 | $26.5M | 19.6K t |
| 2020 | $21.2M | 18.6K t |
| 2019 | $22.0M | 22.6K t |
| 2018 | $26.8M | 20.3K t |
| 2017 | $20.2M | 18.0K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports animal feed from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $29.7M | 95% |
| Zambia | $501K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $461K | 1.5% |
| India | $434K | 1.4% |
| China | $110K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $58K | 0.2% |
| Latvia | $30K | 0.1% |
| France | $15K | 0.1% |
| Mauritius | $8K | 0% |
| Serbia | $7K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2309
| 2309.90 | Bulk pet food | 95% |
| 2309.10 | Pet food | 5.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2309.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.86 per kg, 22% above the world average of $1.52. 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 animal feed imports (HS 2309): 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 2309: Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of animal feed imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported animal feed worth $31.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply animal feed to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($29.7 million), followed by Zambia (2%) and the Netherlands (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 228% on the year.
What is the average import price of animal feed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.86 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $1.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of animal feed to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.2 million in 2017 to $31.3 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $25.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for animal feed?
The HS code for animal feed is heading 2309. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 2309.90 (95% of the value) and 2309.10 (5%).
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