Non-petroleum lubricant imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $2.1 million of non-petroleum lubricant in 2024 (333 tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $2.1M | 333 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 337 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 463 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 517 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 265 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 167 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 144 t |
| 2017 | $847K | 82 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports non-petroleum lubricant from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+425% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.5M | 74% |
| Germany | $345K | 17% |
| China | $146K | 7.1% |
| Mozambique | $12K | 0.6% |
| India | $10K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.20 per kg, close to the world average of $5.82.
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 non-petroleum lubricant imports (HS 3403.99): 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 3403.99: Lubricating preparations: other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials, not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of non-petroleum lubricant imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported non-petroleum lubricant worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 333 tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-petroleum lubricant to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Germany (17%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 425% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-petroleum lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.20 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $5.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of non-petroleum lubricant to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $847 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 144%. The peak was 2023 at $2.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-petroleum lubricant?
The HS code for non-petroleum lubricant is subheading 3403.99. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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