Cigarettes exports from Zimbabwe: data, top buyers and prices
Zimbabwe exported $38.1 million of cigarettes in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 375% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $39.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $11.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $17.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $1K | 0 t |
Where Zimbabwe exports cigarettes to
Zambia alone took 86% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $32.9M | 86% |
| South Africa | $4.8M | 13% |
| Republic of the Congo | $258K | 0.7% |
| Botswana | $135K | 0.4% |
| China | $56K | 0.2% |
| Mozambique | $20K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $7K | 0% |
| Namibia | $3K | 0% |
| United States | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2402
| 2402.20 | Cigarettes: containing tobacco | 100% |
| 2402.10 | Cigars | 0% |
| 2402.90 | Herbal cigars | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2402.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.86 per kg, 61% below the world average of $22.88, 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.
Cigarettes imports to Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported cigarettes worth $481 thousand (75 tonnes). South Africa alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+912% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $282K | 59% |
| Philippines | $85K | 18% |
| China | $36K | 7.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31K | 6.4% |
| Hong Kong | $27K | 5.7% |
| Namibia | $17K | 3.5% |
| Nicaragua | $2K | 0.3% |
| Cambodia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Dominican Republic | $0K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe cigarettes exports (HS 2402): 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 2402: Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes; of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes.
Common questions
What is the value of cigarettes exported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe exported cigarettes worth $38.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 171 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy cigarettes from Zimbabwe?
Zambia was the largest buyer with 86% of the value ($32.9 million), followed by South Africa (13%) and the Republic of the Congo (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 65% on the year.
What is the average export price of cigarettes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.86 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $22.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of cigarettes from Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1 thousand in 2017 to $38.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $39.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.1 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also import cigarettes?
Yes. Zimbabwe imported $481 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, the Philippines and China. On balance Zimbabwe is a net exporter of this product, by about $37.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigarettes?
The HS code for cigarettes is heading 2402. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 2402.20 (100% of the value) and 2402.10 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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