Margarine imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported margarine worth $5.1 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 37% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $11.1 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 | $5.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $11.1M | 11.1K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 7.9K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports margarine from
South Africa alone supplied 52% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.6M | 52% |
| Kenya | $2.4M | 48% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.1% |
| China | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1517
| 1517.10 | Margarine (solid) | 65% |
| 1517.90 | Edible fat blends and spreads | 35% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1517.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.84 per kg, close to the world average of $1.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Margarine exports from Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe exported $1.4 million of margarine in 2024 (725 tonnes). Zambia alone took 92% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.3M | 92% |
| Mozambique | $69K | 4.8% |
| Botswana | $32K | 2.2% |
| Malawi | $10K | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe margarine imports (HS 1517): 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 1517: Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter, other than edible fats and oils or their fractions of heading 15.16.
Common questions
What is the value of margarine imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported margarine worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 135th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply margarine to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Kenya (48%) and Belgium (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 26% on the year.
What is the average import price of margarine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.84 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $1.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of margarine to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2018 at $11.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export margarine?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Mozambique and Botswana. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for margarine?
The HS code for margarine is heading 1517. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 1517.10 (65% of the value) and 1517.90 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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