Breakfast cereals exports from Zimbabwe: data, top buyers and prices
Zimbabwe exported $8.4 million of breakfast cereals in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 99% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 106% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 765 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 787 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 510 t |
| 2019 | $992K | 319 t |
| 2018 | $564K | 185 t |
| 2017 | $53K | 27 t |
Where Zimbabwe exports breakfast cereals to
The largest buyer markets were South Africa (42%), Mozambique (24%), Botswana (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.5M | 42% |
| Mozambique | $2.0M | 24% |
| Botswana | $1.3M | 15% |
| Zambia | $1.2M | 14% |
| Malawi | $256K | 3% |
| Namibia | $74K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $52K | 0.6% |
| Australia | $13K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1904
| 1904.20 | Cereal flakes | 97% |
| 1904.10 | Puffed cereals | 1.6% |
| 1904.90 | Prepared grain cereals | 1.4% |
| 1904.30 | Puffed grains (non-maize) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1904.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.64 per kg, close to the world average of $3.04.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Breakfast cereals imports to Zimbabwe
Imports of breakfast cereals by Zimbabwe reached $4.8 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.5M | 72% |
| Zambia | $1.3M | 28% |
| Taiwan | $16K | 0.3% |
| Malawi | $3K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Botswana | $1K | 0% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe breakfast cereals exports (HS 1904): 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 1904: Prepared foods obtained by swelling or roasting cereals or cereal products (e.g. corn flakes); cereals (other than maize (corn)) in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains (not flour and meal), pre-cooked or otherwise prepared, n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of breakfast cereals exported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe exported breakfast cereals worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 99% on 2023.
Which countries buy breakfast cereals from Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Mozambique (24%) and Botswana (15%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 289% on the year.
What is the average export price of breakfast cereals per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.64 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $3.04 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of breakfast cereals from Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Exports went from $53 thousand in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also import breakfast cereals?
Yes. Zimbabwe imported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Zambia and Taiwan. On balance Zimbabwe is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for breakfast cereals?
The HS code for breakfast cereals is heading 1904. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 1904.20 (97% of the value) and 1904.10 (2%).
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