Condensed milk imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported condensed milk worth $13.2 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 38% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $30.1 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 | $13.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $21.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $25.5M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $30.1M | 8.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $17.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 3.3K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports condensed milk from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (45%), Netherlands (21%), Ireland (19%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.9M | 45% |
| Netherlands | $2.7M | 21% |
| Ireland | $2.5M | 19% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 11% |
| New Zealand | $185K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $150K | 1.1% |
| Mauritius | $86K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $79K | 0.6% |
| China | $48K | 0.4% |
| Zambia | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0402
| 0402.10 | Skimmed milk powder sweetened | 51% |
| 0402.21 | Whole milk powder unsweetened | 41% |
| 0402.29 | Whole milk powder sweetened | 5.1% |
| 0402.99 | Sweetened condensed milk | 1.6% |
| 0402.91 | Evaporated milk | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.32 per kg, close to the world average of $2.88.
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 condensed milk imports (HS 0402): 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 0402: Milk and cream; concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of condensed milk imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported condensed milk worth $13.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply condensed milk to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (21%) and Ireland (19%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 590% on the year.
What is the average import price of condensed milk per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.32 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $2.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of condensed milk to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $13.2 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2021 at $30.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for condensed milk?
The HS code for condensed milk is heading 0402. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 0402.10 (51% of the value) and 0402.21 (41%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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