Copper ingots imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $5.2 million of copper ingots in 2024 (495 tonnes). Value fell 59% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.4 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 | $5.2M | 495 t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $10.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 748 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 605 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 425 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 341 t |
| 2017 | $463K | 36 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports copper ingots from
One supplier dominates: Zambia accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $5.1M | 99% |
| South Africa | $26K | 0.5% |
| China | $5K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7403
| 7403.11 | Copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes | 99% |
| 7403.22 | Bronze ingots | 0.5% |
| 7403.12 | Copper wire-bars | 0.1% |
| 7403.19 | Refined copper other forms | 0% |
| 7403.21 | Brass ingots | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.41 per kg, close to the world average of $9.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper ingots exports from Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported copper ingots worth $1.1 million (215 tonnes). South Africa alone took 85% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $907K | 85% |
| Mozambique | $158K | 15% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe copper ingots imports (HS 7403): 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 7403: Copper; refined and copper alloys, unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of copper ingots imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported copper ingots worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 495 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper ingots to Zimbabwe?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by South Africa (0%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 186% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.41 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $9.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of copper ingots to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $463 thousand in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $12.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export copper ingots?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa and Mozambique. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper ingots?
The HS code for copper ingots is heading 7403. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7403.11 (99% of the value) and 7403.22 (1%).
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