Other oil seeds imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported other oil seeds worth $2.2 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $3.9 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 | $2.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 12.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 829 t |
| 2018 | $350K | 663 t |
| 2017 | $241K | 51 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports other oil seeds from
The largest suppliers were Singapore (31%), India (22%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+361% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $684K | 31% |
| India | $473K | 22% |
| United States | $305K | 14% |
| Mozambique | $217K | 10% |
| South Africa | $212K | 9.7% |
| Zambia | $135K | 6.2% |
| Malawi | $115K | 5.2% |
| Denmark | $32K | 1.5% |
| China | $13K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 1207
| 1207.21 | Cotton seeds | 57% |
| 1207.70 | Melon seeds | 19% |
| 1207.30 | Oil seeds: castor oil seeds, whether or not broken | 7.2% |
| 1207.29 | Cotton seed cake | 5.5% |
| 1207.50 | Mustard seeds | 5% |
| 1207.40 | Sesame seeds | 3.3% |
| 1207.99 | Oil seeds (other species) | 2.8% |
| 1207.91 | Poppy seeds | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.47 per kg, close to the world average of $1.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Other oil seeds exports from Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported other oil seeds worth $2.2 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mozambique (46%), Turkey (22%), South Africa (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $998K | 46% |
| Turkey | $475K | 22% |
| South Africa | $298K | 14% |
| Tanzania | $199K | 9.2% |
| Botswana | $106K | 4.9% |
| Malawi | $73K | 3.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $16K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe other oil seeds imports (HS 1207): 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 1207: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, n.e.c. in chapter 12; whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of other oil seeds imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported other oil seeds worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply other oil seeds to Zimbabwe?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($684 thousand), followed by India (22%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 361% on the year.
What is the average import price of other oil seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.47 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $1.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of other oil seeds to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $240 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 809%. The peak was 2020 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export other oil seeds?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Turkey and South Africa. That compares with imports of $2.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for other oil seeds?
The HS code for other oil seeds is heading 1207. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 1207.21 (57% of the value) and 1207.70 (19%).
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