Cyanide imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $46.0 million of cyanide in 2024 (19.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 162 countries. Value rose 59% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46.0M | 19.9K t |
| 2023 | $28.8M | 11.4K t |
| 2022 | $19.8M | 8.8K t |
| 2021 | $17.4M | 8.6K t |
| 2020 | $20.4M | 8.8K t |
| 2019 | $19.5M | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $21.5M | 9.2K t |
| 2017 | $15.8M | 8.4K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports cyanide from
Most of the value came from China (45%), Mauritius (12%), South Korea (10%). Among the main suppliers, Dem. People's Rep. of Korea grew fastest (+972% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.7M | 45% |
| Mauritius | $5.6M | 12% |
| South Korea | $4.8M | 11% |
| Dem. People's Rep. of Korea | $3.3M | 7.2% |
| South Africa | $3.3M | 7.2% |
| Brazil | $3.1M | 6.7% |
| Belgium | $2.1M | 4.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 2.9% |
| Australia | $954K | 2.1% |
| Tanzania | $252K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 2837
| 2837.11 | Cyanides and cyanide oxides: of sodium | 100% |
| 2837.19 | Cyanides (non-sodium) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2837.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.31 per kg, close to the world average of $2.26.
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 cyanide imports (HS 2837): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 2837: Cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanides.
Common questions
What is the value of cyanide imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported cyanide worth $46.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 162 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply cyanide to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($20.7 million), followed by Mauritius (12%) and South Korea (10%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Dem. People's Rep. of Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 972% on the year.
What is the average import price of cyanide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.31 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cyanide to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.8 million in 2017 to $46.0 million in 2024, an increase of 192%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $23.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cyanide?
The HS code for cyanide is heading 2837. In Zimbabwe all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2837.11. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2837 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Zimbabwe. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.