Aromatic hydrocarbon imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aromatic hydrocarbon by Zimbabwe reached $3.1 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $3.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $796K | 811 t |
| 2019 | $896K | 837 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 1.3K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports aromatic hydrocarbon from
South Africa alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.8M | 90% |
| China | $321K | 10% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2902
| 2902.20 | Pure benzene | 40% |
| 2902.41 | Ortho-xylene | 26% |
| 2902.30 | Pure toluene | 15% |
| 2902.44 | Mixed xylene isomers | 7.6% |
| 2902.11 | Cyclohexane | 6.5% |
| 2902.90 | Aromatic hydrocarbons (other) | 3.3% |
| 2902.43 | Para-xylene | 0.9% |
| 2902.70 | Cumene | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.86 per kg, close to the world average of $1.07.
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 aromatic hydrocarbon imports (HS 2902): 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 2902: Cyclic hydrocarbons.
Common questions
What is the value of aromatic hydrocarbon imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported aromatic hydrocarbon worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply aromatic hydrocarbon to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by China (10%) and Spain (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average import price of aromatic hydrocarbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.86 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $1.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aromatic hydrocarbon to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 183%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for aromatic hydrocarbon?
The HS code for aromatic hydrocarbon is heading 2902. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 2902.20 (40% of the value) and 2902.41 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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