Herbicide imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported herbicide worth $42.8 million (6.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 37% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $58.9 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 | $42.8M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $31.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $37.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $55.2M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $34.9M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $34.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $58.9M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $15.4M | 3.9K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports herbicide from
The largest suppliers were Lebanon (39%), China (24%), South Africa (20%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $16.9M | 40% |
| China | $10.3M | 24% |
| South Africa | $8.5M | 20% |
| Hong Kong | $2.9M | 6.8% |
| Mozambique | $1.7M | 3.9% |
| Mauritius | $1.3M | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $352K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $224K | 0.5% |
| Seychelles | $198K | 0.5% |
| Brazil | $150K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.63 per kg, 35% above the world average of $4.91. 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 herbicide imports (HS 3808.93): 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 3808.93: Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators: other than containing goods of Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of herbicide imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported herbicide worth $42.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply herbicide to Zimbabwe?
Lebanon was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($16.9 million), followed by China (24%) and South Africa (20%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 17 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of herbicide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.63 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $4.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of herbicide to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.4 million in 2017 to $42.8 million in 2024, an increase of 177%. The peak was 2018 at $58.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for herbicide?
The HS code for herbicide is subheading 3808.93. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3808 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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