Ginger and spices imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported ginger and spices worth $2.1 million (700 tonnes). Value rose 21% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $2.6 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 | $2.1M | 700 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 421 t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 379 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 376 t |
| 2020 | $843K | 366 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 444 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 396 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 995 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports ginger and spices from
South Africa alone supplied 87% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.8M | 87% |
| Zambia | $155K | 7.4% |
| China | $109K | 5.2% |
| Tanzania | $9K | 0.4% |
| India | $4K | 0.2% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
| Cambodia | $0K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0910
| 0910.99 | Spices (other varieties) | 78% |
| 0910.91 | Mixed spices | 15% |
| 0910.12 | Ground ginger | 5.5% |
| 0910.30 | Turmeric | 1.2% |
| 0910.11 | Dried ginger | 0.3% |
| 0910.20 | Saffron | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0910.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.98 per kg, 34% above the world average of $2.23. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 ginger and spices imports (HS 0910): 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 0910: Ginger, saffron, tumeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices.
Common questions
What is the value of ginger and spices imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported ginger and spices worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 700 tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply ginger and spices to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Zambia (7%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of ginger and spices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.98 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $2.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ginger and spices to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2017 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for ginger and spices?
The HS code for ginger and spices is heading 0910. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 0910.99 (78% of the value) and 0910.91 (15%).
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