Ferro-silico-manganese imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported ferro-silico-manganese worth $2.7 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 187% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $2.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $945K | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 914 t |
| 2020 | $862K | 933 t |
| 2019 | $741K | 694 t |
| 2018 | $807K | 636 t |
| 2017 | $346K | 277 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports ferro-silico-manganese from
Zambia alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $2.6M | 96% |
| South Africa | $80K | 2.9% |
| China | $24K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, close to the world average of $1.07.
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 ferro-silico-manganese imports (HS 7202.30): 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 7202.30: Ferro-alloys: ferro-silico-manganese.
Common questions
What is the value of ferro-silico-manganese imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported ferro-silico-manganese worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 137 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 187% on 2023.
Which countries supply ferro-silico-manganese to Zimbabwe?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by South Africa (3%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 196% on the year.
What is the average import price of ferro-silico-manganese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $1.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ferro-silico-manganese to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $346 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 684%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for ferro-silico-manganese?
The HS code for ferro-silico-manganese is subheading 7202.30. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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