Inorganic acid imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of inorganic acid by Zimbabwe reached $6.6 million in 2024 (11.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average.
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 | $6.6M | 11.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 11.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 10.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 6.4K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports inorganic acid from
Most of the value came from Tanzania (37%), South Africa (26%), Kenya (26%). Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+412% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $2.4M | 37% |
| South Africa | $1.7M | 26% |
| Kenya | $1.7M | 26% |
| Zambia | $492K | 7.5% |
| China | $153K | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $62K | 1% |
| Malawi | $43K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $3K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2811
| 2811.21 | Carbon dioxide | 91% |
| 2811.19 | Inorganic acids (other) | 3.7% |
| 2811.22 | Silicon dioxide | 3.2% |
| 2811.11 | Hydrofluoric acid | 1.8% |
| 2811.29 | Nonmetal oxides (other) | 0.6% |
| 2811.12 | Hydrogen cyanide (hydrocyanic acid) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.58 per kg, 41% below the world average of $0.99, 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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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe inorganic acid imports (HS 2811): 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 2811: Inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals; n.e.c. in heading no. 2806 to 2810.
Common questions
What is the value of inorganic acid imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported inorganic acid worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply inorganic acid to Zimbabwe?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by South Africa (26%) and Kenya (26%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 412% on the year.
What is the average import price of inorganic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $0.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of inorganic acid to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 372%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for inorganic acid?
The HS code for inorganic acid is heading 2811. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 2811.21 (91% of the value) and 2811.19 (4%).
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