Calcium carbonate imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $3.5 million of calcium carbonate in 2024 (12.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $3.5M | 12.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 11.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $686K | 2.5K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports calcium carbonate from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 83% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.9M | 83% |
| Zambia | $225K | 6.5% |
| China | $205K | 5.9% |
| Mauritius | $75K | 2.1% |
| Egypt | $62K | 1.8% |
| Vietnam | $6K | 0.2% |
| India | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.29 per kg, 38% above the world average of $0.21. 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 calcium carbonate imports (HS 2836.50): 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 2836.50: Carbonates: calcium carbonate.
Common questions
What is the value of calcium carbonate imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported calcium carbonate worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply calcium carbonate to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Zambia (6%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of calcium carbonate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $0.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of calcium carbonate to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $686 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 407%. 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 calcium carbonate?
The HS code for calcium carbonate is subheading 2836.50. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2836 page.
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