Maize imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported maize worth $560.4 million (1.66 million tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 336% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $560.4M | 1.66M t |
| 2023 | $128.5M | 359.1K t |
| 2022 | $35.6M | 111.1K t |
| 2021 | $103.5M | 335.9K t |
| 2020 | $271.8M | 858.2K t |
| 2019 | $30.1M | 74.9K t |
| 2018 | $39.7M | 80.4K t |
| 2017 | $75.0M | 215.5K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports maize from
South Africa alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+344% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $551.5M | 98% |
| United States | $6.9M | 1.2% |
| Zambia | $1.5M | 0.3% |
| Mozambique | $232K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $125K | 0% |
| Malawi | $24K | 0% |
| Botswana | $8K | 0% |
| Mauritius | $1K | 0% |
| Romania | $1K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1005
| 1005.90 | Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed | 99% |
| 1005.10 | Corn seed | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.34 per kg, 42% above the world average of $0.24. 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.
Maize exports from Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe exported $18.9 million of maize in 2024 (14.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (36%), Tanzania (27%), Malawi (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $6.7M | 36% |
| Tanzania | $5.0M | 27% |
| Malawi | $2.7M | 14% |
| Mozambique | $2.5M | 13% |
| Kenya | $1.5M | 8% |
| Morocco | $104K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $81K | 0.4% |
| Botswana | $77K | 0.4% |
| Mauritius | $37K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $34K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe maize imports (HS 1005): 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 1005: Maize (corn).
Common questions
What is the value of maize imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported maize worth $560.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.66 million tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 336% on 2023.
Which countries supply maize to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($551.5 million), followed by the United States (1%) and Zambia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 344% on the year.
What is the average import price of maize per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $0.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of maize to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $75.0 million in 2017 to $560.4 million in 2024, an increase of 647%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $155.6 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export maize?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $18.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Tanzania and Malawi. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $541.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for maize?
The HS code for maize is heading 1005. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 1005.90 (98% of the value) and 1005.10 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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