Malt extract imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported malt extract worth $8.9 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). That is 41% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $15.1 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 | $8.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $15.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $13.2M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 3.7K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports malt extract from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+320% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.0M | 56% |
| Ireland | $1.9M | 21% |
| United States | $1.1M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $406K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $284K | 3.2% |
| Zambia | $133K | 1.5% |
| Denmark | $34K | 0.4% |
| France | $28K | 0.3% |
| Nigeria | $7K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1901
| 1901.90 | Flour preparations (other) | 58% |
| 1901.10 | Infant formula | 41% |
| 1901.20 | Baking mixes | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.51 per kg, 29% below the world average of $3.56, 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.
Malt extract exports from Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported malt extract worth $456 thousand (75 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $283K | 62% |
| Mozambique | $170K | 37% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe malt extract imports (HS 1901): 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 1901: Malt extract; flour/groats/meal/starch/malt extract products, no cocoa (or less than 40% by weight) and food preparations of goods of headings 04.01 to 04.04, no cocoa (or less than 5% by weight), weights calculated on a totally defatted basis, n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of malt extract imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported malt extract worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 149th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply malt extract to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Ireland (21%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 320% on the year.
What is the average import price of malt extract per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.51 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $3.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of malt extract to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2023 at $15.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export malt extract?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $456 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Mozambique and Namibia. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for malt extract?
The HS code for malt extract is heading 1901. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 1901.90 (58% of the value) and 1901.10 (41%).
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