Oil cake imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oil cake by Zimbabwe reached $7.3 million in 2024 (18.2 thousand tonnes). That is 167% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $7.3M | 18.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 11.5K t |
| 2022 | $794K | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $924K | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $939K | 2.9K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports oil cake from
Zambia alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+611% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $6.8M | 94% |
| Malawi | $433K | 5.9% |
| South Africa | $39K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2306
| 2306.30 | Sunflower cake | 99% |
| 2306.10 | Cottonseed cake | 0.7% |
| 2306.90 | Oil seed cake (other) | 0.5% |
| 2306.49 | Rapeseed cake | 0% |
| 2306.50 | Coconut cake | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.40 per kg, 43% above the world average of $0.28. 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.
Oil cake exports from Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported oil cake worth $205 thousand (588 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $205K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe oil cake imports (HS 2306): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 2306: Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of vegetable or microbial fats or oils, other than those of heading no. 2304 or 2305.
Common questions
What is the value of oil cake imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported oil cake worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 167% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil cake to Zimbabwe?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Malawi (6%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 611% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil cake per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.40 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $0.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil cake to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $939 thousand in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 677%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export oil cake?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $205 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil cake?
The HS code for oil cake is heading 2306. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 2306.30 (99% of the value) and 2306.10 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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