Chocolate imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chocolate by Zimbabwe reached $6.6 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 727 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 263 t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 1.3K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports chocolate from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 88% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.8M | 88% |
| Zambia | $516K | 7.8% |
| Egypt | $73K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $70K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $55K | 0.8% |
| Namibia | $28K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $27K | 0.4% |
| New Zealand | $16K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0% |
| India | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1806
| 1806.90 | Chocolate preparations (other) | 66% |
| 1806.31 | Filled chocolate bars | 20% |
| 1806.32 | Unfilled chocolate bars | 5% |
| 1806.20 | Bulk chocolate | 5% |
| 1806.10 | Sweetened cocoa powder | 4.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1806.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.07 per kg, close to the world average of $6.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe chocolate imports (HS 1806): 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 1806: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of chocolate imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported chocolate worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 139th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply chocolate to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Zambia (8%) and Egypt (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 233% on the year.
What is the average import price of chocolate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.07 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $6.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chocolate to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for chocolate?
The HS code for chocolate is heading 1806. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 1806.90 (66% of the value) and 1806.31 (20%).
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