Coke exports from Zimbabwe: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of coke by Zimbabwe reached $169.5 million in 2024 (890.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% 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 | $169.5M | 890.3K t |
| 2023 | $152.9M | 584.6K t |
| 2022 | $104.2M | 378.5K t |
| 2021 | $58.7M | 302.8K t |
| 2020 | $22.2M | 97.3K t |
| 2019 | $12.2M | 41.6K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 12.1K t |
| 2017 | $10.1M | 14.8K t |
Where Zimbabwe exports coke to
South Africa alone took 85% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $144.7M | 85% |
| Zambia | $19.9M | 12% |
| DR Congo | $3.2M | 1.9% |
| Malawi | $796K | 0.5% |
| India | $399K | 0.2% |
| Burundi | $332K | 0.2% |
| Botswana | $81K | 0.1% |
| China | $48K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $28K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.19 per kg, 37% below the world average of $0.30, 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 coke exports (HS 2704): 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 2704: Coke and semi-coke; of coal, lignite or peat, whether or not agglomerated; retort carbon.
Common questions
What is the value of coke exported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe exported coke worth $169.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 890.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 89 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy coke from Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 85% of the value ($144.7 million), followed by Zambia (12%) and the DR Congo (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average export price of coke per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.19 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $0.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of coke from Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.1 million in 2017 to $169.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $67.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for coke?
The HS code for coke is heading 2704. In Zimbabwe all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2704.00. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2704 page.
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