Catalyst imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $2.9 million of catalyst in 2024 (963 tonnes). That is 415% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $2.9M | 963 t |
| 2023 | $553K | 224 t |
| 2022 | $501K | 167 t |
| 2021 | $738K | 355 t |
| 2020 | $594K | 404 t |
| 2019 | $560K | 321 t |
| 2018 | $471K | 144 t |
| 2017 | $540K | 107 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports catalyst from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 83% |
| South Africa | $458K | 16% |
| Australia | $9K | 0.3% |
| Norway | $7K | 0.3% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3815
| 3815.90 | Unsupported catalysts | 99% |
| 3815.19 | Supported catalysts (other metals) | 1% |
| 3815.11 | Nickel catalysts | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3815.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.96 per kg, 81% below the world average of $15.63, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 catalyst imports (HS 3815): 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 3815: Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of catalyst imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported catalyst worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 963 tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 415% on 2023.
Which countries supply catalyst to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by South Africa (16%) and Australia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average import price of catalyst per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.96 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $15.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of catalyst to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $540 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 428%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $851 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for catalyst?
The HS code for catalyst is heading 3815. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 3815.90 (99% of the value) and 3815.19 (1%).
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