Ethyl alcohol imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $4.8 million of ethyl alcohol in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% a year on average.
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 | $4.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $824K | 531 t |
| 2018 | $233K | 184 t |
| 2017 | $411K | 449 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports ethyl alcohol from
South Africa alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.3M | 89% |
| Eswatini | $449K | 9.3% |
| India | $64K | 1.3% |
| Pakistan | $10K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2207
| 2207.10 | Neutral alcohol (high strength) | 97% |
| 2207.20 | Denatured alcohol | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.12 per kg, close to the world average of $0.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe ethyl alcohol imports (HS 2207): 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 2207: Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength.
Common questions
What is the value of ethyl alcohol imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported ethyl alcohol worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply ethyl alcohol to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Eswatini (9%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 27% on the year.
What is the average import price of ethyl alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $0.97 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ethyl alcohol to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $411 thousand in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethyl alcohol?
The HS code for ethyl alcohol is heading 2207. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 2207.10 (97% of the value) and 2207.20 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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