Nickel ore exports from Zimbabwe: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of nickel ore by Zimbabwe reached $2.2 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 95% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $135.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $42.8M | 19.6K t |
| 2022 | $32.3M | 18.7K t |
| 2021 | $135.5M | 90.1K t |
| 2020 | $77.6M | 62.2K t |
| 2019 | $65.6M | 64.6K t |
| 2018 | $128.1M | 56.2K t |
| 2017 | $35.2M | 31.8K t |
Where Zimbabwe exports nickel ore to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+211% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 78% |
| Switzerland | $478K | 22% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, 978% above the world average of $0.09. 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 nickel ore exports (HS 2604): 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 2604: Nickel ores and concentrates.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel ore exported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe exported nickel ore worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 59 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 95% on 2023.
Which countries buy nickel ore from Zimbabwe?
China was the largest buyer with 78% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Switzerland (22%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 211% on the year.
What is the average export price of nickel ore per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, 978% above the world average of $0.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of nickel ore from Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Exports went from $35.2 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 94%. The peak was 2021 at $135.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $64.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel ore?
The HS code for nickel ore is heading 2604. In Zimbabwe all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2604.00. It sits in HS chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2604 page.
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