Gold exports from Zimbabwe: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of gold by Zimbabwe reached $2.51 billion in 2024 (34 tonnes). That is 32% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 236% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.68 billion.
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 | $2.51B | 34 t |
| 2023 | $3.68B | 60 t |
| 2022 | $4.68B | 84 t |
| 2021 | $3.73B | 67 t |
| 2020 | $2.07B | 35 t |
| 2019 | $1.72B | 39 t |
| 2018 | $1.96B | 50 t |
| 2017 | $516K | - |
Where Zimbabwe exports gold to
United Arab Emirates alone took 98% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.46B | 98% |
| South Africa | $22.8M | 0.9% |
| Mozambique | $15.3M | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $4.0M | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $2.1M | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $916K | 0% |
| Singapore | $897K | 0% |
| South Korea | $184K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7108
| 7108.13 | Gold semi-manufactured forms | 100% |
| 7108.12 | Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7108.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $74,014.16 per kg, 28% above the world average of $57,889.60. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe gold exports (HS 7108): 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 7108: Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form.
Common questions
What is the value of gold exported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe exported gold worth $2.51 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 157 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries buy gold from Zimbabwe?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 98% of the value ($2.46 billion), followed by South Africa (1%) and Mozambique (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average export price of gold per kg?
The average declared export value was about $74,014.16 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $57,889.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of gold from Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Exports went from $516 thousand in 2017 to $2.51 billion in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $4.68 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.54 billion a year.
What is the HS code for gold?
The HS code for gold is heading 7108. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7108.13 (100% of the value) and 7108.12 (0%).
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