Chocolate preparations (other) imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported chocolate preparations (other) worth $4.4 million (866 tonnes). Value rose 132% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $4.4M | 866 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 700 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 706 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $833K | 346 t |
| 2019 | $285K | 96 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 381 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 614 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports chocolate preparations (other) from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+256% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.7M | 85% |
| Zambia | $516K | 12% |
| Egypt | $73K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $18K | 0.4% |
| New Zealand | $16K | 0.4% |
| Namibia | $10K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $9K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.1% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.05 per kg, 24% below the world average of $6.64, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe chocolate preparations (other) imports (HS 1806.90): 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 1806.90: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18.
Common questions
What is the value of chocolate preparations (other) imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported chocolate preparations (other) worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 866 tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 132% on 2023.
Which countries supply chocolate preparations (other) to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Zambia (12%) and Egypt (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 979% on the year.
What is the average import price of chocolate preparations (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.05 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $6.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chocolate preparations (other) to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for chocolate preparations (other)?
The HS code for chocolate preparations (other) is subheading 1806.90. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
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