Live plants imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $5.0 million of live plants in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $11.7 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 | $5.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 773 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 881 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 443 t |
| 2017 | $899K | 197 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports live plants from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.8M | 76% |
| Netherlands | $493K | 9.9% |
| Spain | $451K | 9.1% |
| Ghana | $177K | 3.6% |
| Israel | $23K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $15K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $9K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $6K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $6K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0602
| 0602.20 | Fruit tree saplings | 53% |
| 0602.90 | Plants, live: n.e.c. in heading no. 0602 | 45% |
| 0602.10 | Plant cuttings | 1.4% |
| 0602.40 | Rose plants | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0602.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.37 per kg, 73% above the world average of $2.53. 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.
Live plants exports from Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported live plants worth $1.8 million (175 tonnes). Most of it went to Netherlands (49%), United States (39%), Canada (3%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $861K | 49% |
| United States | $681K | 39% |
| Canada | $49K | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $45K | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $44K | 2.5% |
| Czech Republic | $39K | 2.2% |
| Thailand | $25K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $14K | 0.8% |
| Botswana | $3K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe live plants imports (HS 0602): 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 0602: Plants, live; n.e.c. in heading no. 0601, (including their roots) cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn.
Common questions
What is the value of live plants imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported live plants worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply live plants to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (10%) and Spain (9%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of live plants per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.37 per kg in 2024, 73% above the world average of $2.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of live plants to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $899 thousand in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 453%. The peak was 2018 at $11.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export live plants?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the United States and Canada. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for live plants?
The HS code for live plants is heading 0602. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 0602.20 (53% of the value) and 0602.90 (45%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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