Compound fertilizer imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $120.3 million of compound fertilizer in 2024 (165.1 thousand tonnes). That is 32% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $120.3M | 165.1K t |
| 2023 | $91.4M | 104.0K t |
| 2022 | $128.4M | 120.2K t |
| 2021 | $114.7M | 157.7K t |
| 2020 | $79.5M | 143.2K t |
| 2019 | $49.4M | 84.9K t |
| 2018 | $72.1M | 122.4K t |
| 2017 | $27.4M | 51.6K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports compound fertilizer from
The largest suppliers were Mauritius (30%), Zambia (22%), South Africa (18%). Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | $36.1M | 30% |
| Zambia | $26.7M | 22% |
| South Africa | $22.2M | 18% |
| Namibia | $12.0M | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10.7M | 8.9% |
| Mozambique | $10.1M | 8.4% |
| Lebanon | $1.5M | 1.3% |
| China | $345K | 0.3% |
| Bermuda | $164K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $143K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 3105
| 3105.40 | Monoammonium phosphate fertilizer | 54% |
| 3105.20 | NPK fertilizer (compound) | 20% |
| 3105.30 | Diammonium phosphate fertilizer | 16% |
| 3105.90 | Compound fertilizers (other) | 8.3% |
| 3105.51 | Nitrate and phosphate fertilizer | 0.6% |
| 3105.60 | Phosphate and potassium fertilizer | 0.4% |
| 3105.10 | Compound fertilizer (tablets or small packs) | 0.2% |
| 3105.59 | Nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3105.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, 26% above the world average of $0.58. 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.
Compound fertilizer exports from Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe exported $312 thousand of compound fertilizer in 2024 (657 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 52% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $162K | 52% |
| Lesotho | $84K | 27% |
| Zambia | $59K | 19% |
| Botswana | $7K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe compound fertilizer imports (HS 3105): 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 3105: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, containing 2 or 3 of the elements nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium; other fertilisers; goods of chapter 31 in tablets or packages of gross weight not exceeding 10kg.
Common questions
What is the value of compound fertilizer imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported compound fertilizer worth $120.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 165.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply compound fertilizer to Zimbabwe?
Mauritius was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($36.1 million), followed by Zambia (22%) and South Africa (18%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Bermuda grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of compound fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $0.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of compound fertilizer to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.4 million in 2017 to $120.3 million in 2024, an increase of 339%. The peak was 2022 at $128.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $85.4 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export compound fertilizer?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $312 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Lesotho and Zambia. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $120.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for compound fertilizer?
The HS code for compound fertilizer is heading 3105. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 3105.40 (54% of the value) and 3105.20 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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