Common wheat grain imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $27.2 million of common wheat grain in 2024 (85.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 63% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $73.4 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 | $27.2M | 85.0K t |
| 2023 | $73.4M | 170.9K t |
| 2022 | $57.8M | 119.9K t |
| 2021 | $20.0M | 58.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 32.3K t |
| 2019 | $13.3M | 44.8K t |
| 2018 | $16.1M | 71.6K t |
| 2017 | $14.5M | 51.6K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports common wheat grain from
South Africa alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Lithuania grew fastest (+246% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $15.6M | 58% |
| Lithuania | $4.9M | 18% |
| Germany | $4.1M | 15% |
| Canada | $2.5M | 9.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.32 per kg, 23% above the world average of $0.26. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 common wheat grain imports (HS 1001.99): 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 1001.99: Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed.
Common questions
What is the value of common wheat grain imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported common wheat grain worth $27.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 85.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply common wheat grain to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($15.6 million), followed by Lithuania (18%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 246% on the year.
What is the average import price of common wheat grain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.32 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $0.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of common wheat grain to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.5 million in 2017 to $27.2 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2023 at $73.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for common wheat grain?
The HS code for common wheat grain is subheading 1001.99. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1001 page.
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