Carbonate imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $7.8 million of carbonate in 2024 (20.4 thousand tonnes). That is 32% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.5 million.
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 | $7.8M | 20.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 24.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 12.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 11.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 9.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 7.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 3.4K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports carbonate from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.2M | 53% |
| China | $2.3M | 29% |
| Mauritius | $421K | 5.4% |
| Singapore | $232K | 3% |
| Botswana | $231K | 3% |
| Zambia | $229K | 2.9% |
| Hong Kong | $95K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $62K | 0.8% |
| India | $33K | 0.4% |
| Mozambique | $18K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2836
| 2836.50 | Calcium carbonate | 45% |
| 2836.20 | Soda ash | 31% |
| 2836.30 | Sodium bicarbonate | 16% |
| 2836.99 | Carbonates (other) | 6% |
| 2836.60 | Barium carbonate | 1.7% |
| 2836.91 | Lithium carbonate | 0.2% |
| 2836.40 | Potassium carbonate | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2836.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.38 per kg, close to the world average of $0.45.
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 carbonate imports (HS 2836): 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 2836: Carbonates; peroxocarbonates (percarbonates); commercial ammonium carbonate containing ammonium carbamate.
Common questions
What is the value of carbonate imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported carbonate worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbonate to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by China (29%) and Mauritius (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 287% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbonate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $0.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbonate to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 557%. The peak was 2023 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbonate?
The HS code for carbonate is heading 2836. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 2836.50 (45% of the value) and 2836.20 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Zimbabwe. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
Carbonate product types in 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.