Chlorate imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $7.0 million of chlorate in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% 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 | $7.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $37K | 15 t |
| 2021 | $170K | 42 t |
| 2020 | $287K | 50 t |
| 2019 | $156K | 22 t |
| 2018 | $139K | 35 t |
| 2017 | $401K | 43 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports chlorate from
Mozambique alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $4.7M | 67% |
| China | $2.3M | 32% |
| South Africa | $20K | 0.3% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2829
| 2829.19 | Chlorates: other than sodium | 100% |
| 2829.11 | Sodium chlorate | 0.2% |
| 2829.90 | Perchlorates and bromates | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2829.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.79 per kg, 156% above the world average of $1.09. 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 chlorate imports (HS 2829): 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 2829: Chlorates and perchlorates; bromates and perbromates; iodates and periodates.
Common questions
What is the value of chlorate imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported chlorate worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 173 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply chlorate to Zimbabwe?
Mozambique was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by China (32%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of chlorate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.79 per kg in 2024, 156% above the world average of $1.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chlorate to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $401 thousand in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for chlorate?
The HS code for chlorate is heading 2829. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 2829.19 (100% of the value) and 2829.11 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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