Ferro-alloys exports from Zimbabwe: data, top buyers and prices
Zimbabwe exported $430.2 million of ferro-alloys in 2024 (461.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $430.2M | 461.0K t |
| 2023 | $506.5M | 415.4K t |
| 2022 | $453.8M | 417.3K t |
| 2021 | $493.0M | 415.8K t |
| 2020 | $238.3M | 313.9K t |
| 2019 | $330.1M | 331.8K t |
| 2018 | $464.8M | 451.2K t |
| 2017 | $197.1M | 154.6K t |
Where Zimbabwe exports ferro-alloys to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $226.2M | 53% |
| Netherlands | $73.9M | 17% |
| Indonesia | $33.1M | 7.7% |
| Hong Kong | $32.9M | 7.6% |
| Italy | $15.7M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $11.7M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $11.5M | 2.7% |
| Mozambique | $8.2M | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $2.9M | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $2.8M | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 7202
| 7202.41 | High carbon ferro-chromium | 98% |
| 7202.49 | Low carbon ferro-chromium | 1.1% |
| 7202.50 | Ferro-silico-chromium | 0.4% |
| 7202.60 | Ferro-nickel | 0.2% |
| 7202.29 | Low silicon ferro-silicon | 0.1% |
| 7202.30 | Ferro-silico-manganese | 0% |
| 7202.19 | Low carbon ferro-manganese | 0% |
| 7202.11 | High carbon ferro-manganese | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7202.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, 44% below the world average of $1.66, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ferro-alloys imports to Zimbabwe
Imports of ferro-alloys by Zimbabwe reached $8.1 million in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from South Africa (37%), Zambia (33%), China (29%). Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.0M | 37% |
| Zambia | $2.7M | 33% |
| China | $2.3M | 29% |
| India | $71K | 0.9% |
| Mozambique | $56K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe ferro-alloys exports (HS 7202): 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 7202: Ferro-alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of ferro-alloys exported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe exported ferro-alloys worth $430.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 461.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 127 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy ferro-alloys from Zimbabwe?
China was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($226.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (17%) and Indonesia (8%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 32 buyer countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 990% on the year.
What is the average export price of ferro-alloys per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $1.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of ferro-alloys from Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Exports went from $197.1 million in 2017 to $430.2 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. The peak was 2023 at $506.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $389.2 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also import ferro-alloys?
Yes. Zimbabwe imported $8.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Zambia and China. On balance Zimbabwe is a net exporter of this product, by about $422.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for ferro-alloys?
The HS code for ferro-alloys is heading 7202. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7202.41 (98% of the value) and 7202.49 (1%).
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