Gas cylinders imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $4.6 million of gas cylinders in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.5 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 | $4.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 2.2K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports gas cylinders from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), South Africa (30%), Turkey (7%). Among the main suppliers, Mozambique grew fastest (+211% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 47% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 30% |
| Turkey | $328K | 7.1% |
| Mozambique | $294K | 6.4% |
| Kenya | $181K | 3.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $68K | 1.5% |
| India | $58K | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $53K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 0.6% |
| Zambia | $24K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.19 per kg, 65% below the world average of $3.36, 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.
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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 7311: Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of gas cylinders imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported gas cylinders worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas cylinders to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by South Africa (30%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 211% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas cylinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.19 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $3.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gas cylinders to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $9.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas cylinders?
The HS code for gas cylinders is heading 7311. In Zimbabwe all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7311.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7311 page.
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