Liquefied petroleum gas (other) imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of liquefied petroleum gas (other) by Zimbabwe reached $11.2 million in 2024 (12.6 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $21.1 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 | $11.2M | 12.6K t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 15.2K t |
| 2022 | $16.2M | 16.3K t |
| 2021 | $21.1M | 23.9K t |
| 2020 | $12.6M | 17.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.4M | 16.6K t |
| 2018 | $18.3M | 19.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 11.7K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports liquefied petroleum gas (other) from
South Africa alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $10.9M | 98% |
| Mozambique | $220K | 2% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.89 per kg, 33% above the world average of $0.67. 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 liquefied petroleum gas (other) imports (HS 2711.19): 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 2711.19: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, n.e.c. in heading no. 2711.
Common questions
What is the value of liquefied petroleum gas (other) imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported liquefied petroleum gas (other) worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquefied petroleum gas (other) to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by Mozambique (2%) and Switzerland (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of liquefied petroleum gas (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $0.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of liquefied petroleum gas (other) to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2021 at $21.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquefied petroleum gas (other)?
The HS code for liquefied petroleum gas (other) is subheading 2711.19. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2711 page.
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