Coal tar oil imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $2.1 million of coal tar oil in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.5 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 | $2.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 11.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $328K | 604 t |
| 2018 | $420K | 597 t |
| 2017 | $318K | 434 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports coal tar oil from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.0M | 97% |
| Zambia | $45K | 2.2% |
| China | $14K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 2707
| 2707.91 | Creosote oil | 37% |
| 2707.40 | Naphthalene | 34% |
| 2707.50 | Aromatic hydrocarbons | 19% |
| 2707.30 | Xylenes | 4.6% |
| 2707.99 | Coal tar oil (other) | 3.6% |
| 2707.10 | Benzene coal tar oil | 1.4% |
| 2707.20 | Toluene coal tar oil | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2707.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, close to the world average of $0.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coal tar oil exports from Zimbabwe
Exports of coal tar oil by Zimbabwe reached $1.3 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 96% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.2M | 96% |
| Mozambique | $38K | 3% |
| South Africa | $14K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe coal tar oil imports (HS 2707): 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 2707: Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; similar products in which the weight of the aromatic constituents exceeds that of the non-aromatic constituents.
Common questions
What is the value of coal tar oil imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported coal tar oil worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply coal tar oil to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Zambia (2%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 937% on the year.
What is the average import price of coal tar oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of coal tar oil to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $318 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 559%. The peak was 2021 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export coal tar oil?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Mozambique and South Africa. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $840 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for coal tar oil?
The HS code for coal tar oil is heading 2707. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 2707.91 (37% of the value) and 2707.40 (34%).
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