Nitrogen compound imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nitrogen compound by Zimbabwe reached $2.4 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.4 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 | $2.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 924 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 773 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 841 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports nitrogen compound from
South Africa alone supplied 59% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.4M | 59% |
| China | $636K | 27% |
| South Korea | $210K | 8.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $92K | 3.9% |
| Zambia | $37K | 1.5% |
| United States | $4K | 0.2% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2929
| 2929.10 | Nitrogen-function compounds: n.e.c. in chapter 29, isocyanates | 84% |
| 2929.90 | Nitrogen-function compounds (other) | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2929.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.01 per kg, 21% below the world average of $2.54, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe nitrogen compound imports (HS 2929): 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 2929: Nitrogen-function compounds, n.e.c. in chapter 29.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrogen compound imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported nitrogen compound worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitrogen compound to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (27%) and South Korea (9%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 174% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitrogen compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.01 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $2.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of nitrogen compound to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2018 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrogen compound?
The HS code for nitrogen compound is heading 2929. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 2929.10 (84% of the value) and 2929.90 (16%).
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