Oil seed meal imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $4.6 million of oil seed meal in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $17.0 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 | $4.6M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 12.2K t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 16.9K t |
| 2021 | $17.0M | 32.1K t |
| 2020 | $16.6M | 33.5K t |
| 2019 | $10.7M | 20.2K t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 19.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 7.3K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports oil seed meal from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 79% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.6M | 79% |
| Zambia | $738K | 16% |
| Malawi | $229K | 5% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1208
| 1208.10 | Flours and meals: of soya beans | 100% |
| 1208.90 | Oil seed meal (other) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, close to the world average of $0.60.
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 oil seed meal imports (HS 1208): 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 1208: Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits; other than those of mustard.
Common questions
What is the value of oil seed meal imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported oil seed meal worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil seed meal to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Zambia (16%) and Malawi (5%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 35% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil seed meal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $0.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil seed meal to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2021 at $17.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil seed meal?
The HS code for oil seed meal is heading 1208. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 1208.10 (100% of the value) and 1208.90 (0%).
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