Cement clinker imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cement clinker by Zimbabwe reached $30.1 million in 2024 (298.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 96% 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 | $30.1M | 298.7K t |
| 2023 | $36.3M | 370.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 97.1K t |
| 2021 | $11.6M | 131.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 26.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 34.8K t |
| 2018 | $724K | 8.0K t |
| 2017 | $272K | 900 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports cement clinker from
Zambia alone supplied 65% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $19.7M | 65% |
| South Africa | $10.3M | 34% |
| Namibia | $50K | 0.2% |
| Mozambique | $23K | 0.1% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.10 per kg, 100% above the world average of $0.05. 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 cement clinker imports (HS 2523.10): 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 2523.10: Cement clinkers (whether or not coloured).
Common questions
What is the value of cement clinker imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported cement clinker worth $30.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 298.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 184 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply cement clinker to Zimbabwe?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($19.7 million), followed by South Africa (34%) and Namibia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average import price of cement clinker per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.10 per kg in 2024, 100% above the world average of $0.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cement clinker to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $272 thousand in 2017 to $30.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $36.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cement clinker?
The HS code for cement clinker is subheading 2523.10. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2523 page.
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