Canned vegetables imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $12.6 million of canned vegetables in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $12.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 567 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 4.6K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports canned vegetables from
South Africa alone supplied 88% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $11.1M | 88% |
| Zambia | $1.4M | 11% |
| Malawi | $94K | 0.7% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 0% |
| Namibia | $3K | 0% |
| Botswana | $2K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2005
| 2005.20 | Canned potatoes | 58% |
| 2005.59 | Canned beans (unshelled) | 19% |
| 2005.51 | Canned beans (shelled) | 15% |
| 2005.99 | Canned vegetables (other) | 5.1% |
| 2005.91 | Canned bamboo shoots | 1.7% |
| 2005.10 | Homogenised vegetables | 0.5% |
| 2005.70 | Table olives | 0.4% |
| 2005.80 | Canned sweetcorn | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.60 per kg, 21% above the world average of $2.15. 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 canned vegetables imports (HS 2005): 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 2005: Vegetables preparations n.e.c.; prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading no. 2006.
Common questions
What is the value of canned vegetables imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported canned vegetables worth $12.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply canned vegetables to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by Zambia (11%) and Malawi (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of canned vegetables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.60 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $2.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of canned vegetables to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $12.6 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for canned vegetables?
The HS code for canned vegetables is heading 2005. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 2005.20 (58% of the value) and 2005.59 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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