Butane imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported butane worth $101.4 million (122.8 thousand tonnes). That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101.4M | 122.8K t |
| 2023 | $81.9M | 99.5K t |
| 2022 | $66.2M | 68.3K t |
| 2021 | $35.7M | 42.1K t |
| 2020 | $19.3M | 34.0K t |
| 2019 | $11.6M | 17.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 10.8K t |
| 2017 | $14.0M | 21.7K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports butane from
South Africa alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $98.6M | 97% |
| Mozambique | $1.3M | 1.3% |
| Kuwait | $787K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $370K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $184K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $76K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $19K | 0% |
| China | $13K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, 32% above the world average of $0.63. 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 butane imports (HS 2711.13): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
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 2711.13: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes.
Common questions
What is the value of butane imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported butane worth $101.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 122.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply butane to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($98.6 million), followed by Mozambique (1%) and Kuwait (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of butane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $0.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of butane to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.0 million in 2017 to $101.4 million in 2024, an increase of 624%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $42.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for butane?
The HS code for butane is subheading 2711.13. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2711 page.
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.
Same product, other countries
More trade data for Zimbabwe
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.