Corn starch imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $2.9 million of corn starch in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 3.0K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports corn starch from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.6M | 92% |
| Netherlands | $92K | 3.2% |
| India | $52K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $50K | 1.7% |
| Bulgaria | $19K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $17K | 0.6% |
| Botswana | $1K | 0% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, 29% above the world average of $0.59. 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 corn starch imports (HS 1108.12): 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 1108.12: Starch: maize (corn) starch.
Common questions
What is the value of corn starch imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported corn starch worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply corn starch to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (3%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of corn starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of corn starch to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for corn starch?
The HS code for corn starch is subheading 1108.12. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1108 page.
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