Electricity imports in Zimbabwe: data and top supplier countries
Zimbabwe imported $206.7 million of electricity in 2024. That is 14% 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 | $206.7M | - |
| 2023 | $181.5M | - |
| 2022 | $204.5M | - |
| 2021 | $153.9M | - |
| 2020 | $151.1M | - |
| 2019 | $83.8M | - |
| 2018 | $110.5M | - |
| 2017 | $150.2M | - |
Where Zimbabwe imports electricity from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (48%), Mozambique (36%), Zambia (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $99.8M | 48% |
| Mozambique | $74.8M | 36% |
| Zambia | $19.8M | 9.6% |
| DR Congo | $12.4M | 6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe electricity imports (HS 2716): 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 2716: Electrical energy.
Common questions
What is the value of electricity imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported electricity worth $206.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data. That ranks it 48th of 114 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply electricity to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($99.8 million), followed by Mozambique (36%) and Zambia (10%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 16% on the year.
How have imports of electricity to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $150.2 million in 2017 to $206.7 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $155.3 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export electricity?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $28.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia and Zambia. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $178.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for electricity?
The HS code for electricity is heading 2716. In Zimbabwe all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2716.00. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2716 page.
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