Eggs in shell imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of eggs in shell by Zimbabwe reached $3.6 million in 2024 (574 tonnes). Value fell 37% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $17.4 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 | $3.6M | 574 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 990 t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 398 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 419 t |
| 2018 | $17.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 1.1K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports eggs in shell from
Zambia alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $3.6M | 100% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0407
| 0407.11 | Fertile hatching eggs | 100% |
| 0407.90 | Preserved eggs | 0% |
| 0407.29 | Fresh poultry eggs | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.31 per kg, 180% above the world average of $2.25. 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.
Eggs in shell exports from Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported eggs in shell worth $3.4 million (470 tonnes). Botswana alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+891% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $2.4M | 70% |
| Mozambique | $871K | 26% |
| Qatar | $152K | 4.4% |
| Uganda | $15K | 0.4% |
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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 0407: Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, preserved or cooked.
Common questions
What is the value of eggs in shell imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported eggs in shell worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 574 tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply eggs in shell to Zimbabwe?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by South Africa (0%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of eggs in shell per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.31 per kg in 2024, 180% above the world average of $2.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of eggs in shell to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2018 at $17.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export eggs in shell?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Mozambique and Qatar. That compares with imports of $3.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for eggs in shell?
The HS code for eggs in shell is heading 0407. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 0407.11 (100% of the value) and 0407.90 (0%).
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