Artificial graphite imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported artificial graphite worth $13.2 million (16.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $16.9 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 | $13.2M | 16.4K t |
| 2023 | $16.9M | 10.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 9.0K t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 8.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 8.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 4.9K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports artificial graphite from
China alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Mozambique grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.6M | 65% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 13% |
| Mauritius | $1.1M | 8.2% |
| Hong Kong | $1.1M | 8% |
| Mozambique | $765K | 5.8% |
Product types under HS 3801
| 3801.30 | Graphite paste | 93% |
| 3801.20 | Colloidal graphite | 4.7% |
| 3801.90 | Graphite block | 2.4% |
| 3801.10 | Graphite: artificial | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3801.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, 63% below the world average of $2.20, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 artificial graphite imports (HS 3801): 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 3801: Artificial graphite; colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite; preparations based on graphite or other carbon in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semi-manufactures.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial graphite imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported artificial graphite worth $13.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial graphite to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by South Africa (13%) and Mauritius (8%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial graphite per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $2.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of artificial graphite to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $13.2 million in 2024, an increase of 332%. The peak was 2023 at $16.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial graphite?
The HS code for artificial graphite is heading 3801. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 3801.30 (93% of the value) and 3801.20 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Zimbabwe, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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