Chloride imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported chloride worth $2.4 million (9.9 thousand tonnes). That is 34% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.6 million.
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 | $2.4M | 9.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $464K | 401 t |
| 2021 | $364K | 620 t |
| 2020 | $516K | 738 t |
| 2019 | $217K | 317 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $184K | 264 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports chloride from
China alone supplied 73% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 73% |
| South Africa | $392K | 16% |
| Mozambique | $120K | 5% |
| Singapore | $100K | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $22K | 0.9% |
| India | $6K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $6K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| Botswana | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2827
| 2827.20 | Calcium chloride | 64% |
| 2827.31 | Magnesium chloride | 18% |
| 2827.32 | Aluminum chloride | 10% |
| 2827.39 | Metal chlorides (other) | 4.3% |
| 2827.10 | Ammonium chloride | 1.9% |
| 2827.60 | Iodides and iodide oxides | 1.9% |
| 2827.49 | Metal chloride oxides (other) | 0.4% |
| 2827.59 | Bromides (other) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2827.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.24 per kg, 59% below the world average of $0.59, 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 chloride imports (HS 2827): 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 2827: Chlorides; chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides; bromides and bromide oxides; iodides and iodide oxides.
Common questions
What is the value of chloride imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported chloride worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply chloride to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by South Africa (16%) and Mozambique (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of chloride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.24 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $0.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chloride to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $184 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for chloride?
The HS code for chloride is heading 2827. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 2827.20 (64% of the value) and 2827.31 (18%).
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