Packaged medicines imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $129.4 million of packaged medicines in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $196.6 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 | $129.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $173.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $149.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $196.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $129.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $152.4M | 8.6K t |
| 2018 | $150.8M | 9.3K t |
| 2017 | $119.6M | 2.4K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports packaged medicines from
Most of the value came from India (40%), South Africa (24%), United Arab Emirates (7%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $51.5M | 40% |
| South Africa | $30.9M | 24% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8.9M | 6.9% |
| Denmark | $7.7M | 5.9% |
| Egypt | $4.8M | 3.7% |
| Switzerland | $4.8M | 3.7% |
| Mauritius | $4.6M | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $3.7M | 2.9% |
| China | $1.6M | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 3004
| 3004.90 | Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | 74% |
| 3004.49 | Alkaloid medicines (packaged) | 14% |
| 3004.20 | Antibiotic medicines (packaged) | 5.1% |
| 3004.42 | Pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) | 1.5% |
| 3004.50 | Vitamin medicines (packaged) | 1.1% |
| 3004.10 | Penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) | 1.1% |
| 3004.31 | Insulin medicines (packaged) | 1.1% |
| 3004.39 | Hormone medicines (packaged) | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.58 per kg, 72% below the world average of $80.84, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Packaged medicines exports from Zimbabwe
Exports of packaged medicines by Zimbabwe reached $4.8 million in 2024 (289 tonnes). Botswana alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $3.1M | 64% |
| South Africa | $979K | 20% |
| Namibia | $615K | 13% |
| Malawi | $80K | 1.7% |
| Zambia | $18K | 0.4% |
| Mozambique | $18K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $10K | 0.2% |
| Eswatini | $7K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe packaged medicines imports (HS 3004): 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 3004: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic use, put up in measured doses (incl. those in the form of transdermal admin. systems) or packed for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of packaged medicines imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported packaged medicines worth $129.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaged medicines to Zimbabwe?
India was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($51.5 million), followed by South Africa (24%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaged medicines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.58 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $80.84 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of packaged medicines to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $119.6 million in 2017 to $129.4 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2021 at $196.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $150.1 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export packaged medicines?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, South Africa and Namibia. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $124.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaged medicines?
The HS code for packaged medicines is heading 3004. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 3004.90 (74% of the value) and 3004.49 (14%).
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