Live cattle imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of live cattle by Zimbabwe reached $4.1 million in 2024 (945 tonnes). That is 31% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.0 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 | $4.1M | 945 t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 461 t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 900 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 653 t |
| 2017 | $778K | 299 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports live cattle from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Namibia grew fastest (+327% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.8M | 94% |
| Namibia | $237K | 5.8% |
| Botswana | $29K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 0102
| 0102.21 | Pure-bred breeding cattle | 60% |
| 0102.29 | Cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals | 40% |
| 0102.31 | Buffalo: live, pure-bred breeding animals | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.35 per kg, 24% above the world average of $3.51. 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 live cattle imports (HS 0102): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 0102: Bovine animals; live.
Common questions
What is the value of live cattle imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported live cattle worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 945 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 150 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply live cattle to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Namibia (6%) and Botswana (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 327% on the year.
What is the average import price of live cattle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.35 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $3.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of live cattle to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $778 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 428%. The peak was 2023 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for live cattle?
The HS code for live cattle is heading 0102. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 0102.21 (60% of the value) and 0102.29 (40%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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