Concrete additives imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $3.2 million of concrete additives in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $3.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 1.6K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports concrete additives from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.9M | 91% |
| Thailand | $215K | 6.8% |
| China | $32K | 1% |
| Zambia | $27K | 0.9% |
| India | $15K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.2% |
| Mauritius | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.86 per kg, close to the world average of $0.93.
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 concrete additives imports (HS 3824.40): 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 3824.40: Cements, mortars or concretes: their prepared additives.
Common questions
What is the value of concrete additives imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported concrete additives worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply concrete additives to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Thailand (7%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 348% on the year.
What is the average import price of concrete additives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.86 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of concrete additives to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 124%. The peak was 2023 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for concrete additives?
The HS code for concrete additives is subheading 3824.40. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3824 page.
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