NPK fertilizer (compound) imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $24.0 million of npk fertilizer (compound) in 2024 (39.1 thousand tonnes). That is 350% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $24.0M | 39.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 9.5K t |
| 2022 | $14.9M | 23.1K t |
| 2021 | $16.0M | 27.2K t |
| 2020 | $10.0M | 15.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 8.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 21.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 4.7K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports npk fertilizer (compound) from
One supplier dominates: Zambia accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $23.7M | 99% |
| Mozambique | $224K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $92K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $7K | 0% |
| Bulgaria | $1K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Peru | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, close to the world average of $0.53.
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 npk fertilizer (compound) imports (HS 3105.20): 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 3105.20: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
Common questions
What is the value of npk fertilizer (compound) imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported npk fertilizer (compound) worth $24.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 350% on 2023.
Which countries supply npk fertilizer (compound) to Zimbabwe?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($23.7 million), followed by Mozambique (1%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of npk fertilizer (compound) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $0.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of npk fertilizer (compound) to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $24.0 million in 2024, an increase of 427%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for npk fertilizer (compound)?
The HS code for npk fertilizer (compound) is subheading 3105.20. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3105 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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