Natural bitumen imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $4.4 million of natural bitumen in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.2 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 | $4.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $14.2M | 11.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 11.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 7.8K t |
| 2017 | $524K | 1.3K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports natural bitumen from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 77% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.4M | 77% |
| United Arab Emirates | $792K | 18% |
| China | $223K | 5.1% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2714
| 2714.90 | Bitumen and asphalt, natural: asphaltites and asphaltic rock | 78% |
| 2714.10 | Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands | 22% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2714.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.80 per kg, 100% above the world average of $0.40. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe natural bitumen imports (HS 2714): 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 2714: Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oil shale and tar sands; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks.
Common questions
What is the value of natural bitumen imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported natural bitumen worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 186 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply natural bitumen to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (18%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of natural bitumen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.80 per kg in 2024, 100% above the world average of $0.40 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of natural bitumen to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $524 thousand in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 743%. The peak was 2022 at $14.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural bitumen?
The HS code for natural bitumen is heading 2714. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 2714.90 (78% of the value) and 2714.10 (22%).
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