Margarine (solid) imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $3.3 million of margarine (solid) in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.2 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 | $3.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $980K | 548 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 4.0K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports margarine (solid) from
Kenya alone supplied 73% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $2.4M | 73% |
| South Africa | $892K | 27% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.57 per kg, 46% above the world average of $1.76. 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.
Margarine (solid) exports from Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe exported $1.4 million of margarine (solid) 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% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe margarine (solid) imports (HS 1517.10): 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 1517.10: Margarine: excluding liquid margarine.
Common questions
What is the value of margarine (solid) imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported margarine (solid) worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply margarine (solid) to Zimbabwe?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by South Africa (27%) and Zambia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of margarine (solid) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.57 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $1.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of margarine (solid) to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2022 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export margarine (solid)?
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 $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for margarine (solid)?
The HS code for margarine (solid) is subheading 1517.10. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1517 page.
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