Meat meal imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $4.5 million of meat meal in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.6 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 | $4.5M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 4.4K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports meat meal from
Most of the value came from Mauritius (35%), South Africa (34%), Poland (13%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | $1.6M | 35% |
| South Africa | $1.5M | 34% |
| Poland | $564K | 13% |
| Singapore | $374K | 8.3% |
| Latvia | $344K | 7.7% |
| Botswana | $45K | 1% |
| Italy | $34K | 0.8% |
| Brazil | $34K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.61 per kg, close to the world average of $0.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe meat meal imports (HS 2301.10): 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 2301.10: Flours, meals and pellets: of meat or meat offal, greaves.
Common questions
What is the value of meat meal imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported meat meal worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 146 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply meat meal to Zimbabwe?
Mauritius was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by South Africa (34%) and Poland (13%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 26% on the year.
What is the average import price of meat meal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of meat meal to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. The peak was 2022 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for meat meal?
The HS code for meat meal is subheading 2301.10. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2301 page.
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