Hydrogenated vegetable oil imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported hydrogenated vegetable oil worth $11.9 million (8.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $18.4 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 | $11.9M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $18.4M | 14.0K t |
| 2022 | $16.7M | 9.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 7.3K t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 9.3K t |
| 2017 | $9.2M | 8.9K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports hydrogenated vegetable oil from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 63% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.5M | 63% |
| Singapore | $2.4M | 21% |
| Mauritius | $771K | 6.5% |
| United States | $697K | 5.9% |
| Switzerland | $185K | 1.6% |
| Kenya | $96K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $68K | 0.6% |
| Indonesia | $65K | 0.6% |
| France | $30K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1516
| 1516.20 | Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined… | 99% |
| 1516.10 | Animal fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but… | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1516.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.39 per kg, close to the world average of $1.58.
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 hydrogenated vegetable oil imports (HS 1516): 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 1516: Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of hydrogenated vegetable oil imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported hydrogenated vegetable oil worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydrogenated vegetable oil to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by Singapore (21%) and Mauritius (6%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 492% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydrogenated vegetable oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $1.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydrogenated vegetable oil to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.2 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2023 at $18.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydrogenated vegetable oil?
The HS code for hydrogenated vegetable oil is heading 1516. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 1516.20 (99% of the value) and 1516.10 (1%).
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