Meat and fish meal imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of meat and fish meal by Zimbabwe reached $5.2 million in 2024 (7.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.7 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 | $5.2M | 7.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 8.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 4.8K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports meat and fish meal from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (42%), Mauritius (31%), Poland (11%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.2M | 42% |
| Mauritius | $1.6M | 31% |
| Poland | $564K | 11% |
| Singapore | $374K | 7.2% |
| Latvia | $344K | 6.6% |
| Botswana | $45K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $34K | 0.7% |
| Brazil | $34K | 0.7% |
| China | $17K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2301
| 2301.10 | Meat meal | 87% |
| 2301.20 | Fish meal | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, 36% below the world average of $1.03, 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.
Meat and fish meal exports from Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe exported $3.2 million of meat and fish meal in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mozambique accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $3.2M | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe meat and fish meal imports (HS 2301): 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 2301: Flours, meal and pellets, of meat or meat offal, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, unfit for human consumption; greaves.
Common questions
What is the value of meat and fish meal imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported meat and fish meal worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply meat and fish meal to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Mauritius (31%) and Poland (11%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 10 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of meat and fish meal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $1.03 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of meat and fish meal to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. The peak was 2022 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export meat and fish meal?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for meat and fish meal?
The HS code for meat and fish meal is heading 2301. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 2301.10 (86% of the value) and 2301.20 (14%).
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