Concrete blocks imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $4.7 million of concrete blocks in 2024 (22.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 100% 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 | $4.7M | 22.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 20.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 20.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 18.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 14.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 12.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $37K | 242 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports concrete blocks from
One supplier dominates: Botswana accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $4.7M | 99% |
| South Africa | $38K | 0.8% |
| China | $15K | 0.3% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.21 per kg, 31% above the world average of $0.16. 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 concrete blocks imports (HS 6810.11): 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 6810.11: Cement, concrete or artificial stone: building blocks or bricks, whether or not reinforced.
Common questions
What is the value of concrete blocks imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported concrete blocks worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply concrete blocks to Zimbabwe?
Botswana was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by South Africa (1%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of concrete blocks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.21 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $0.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of concrete blocks to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36 thousand in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for concrete blocks?
The HS code for concrete blocks is subheading 6810.11. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6810 page.
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