Palm oil imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $35.8 million of palm oil in 2024 (44.8 thousand tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $35.8M | 44.8K t |
| 2023 | $34.1M | 28.4K t |
| 2022 | $32.3M | 22.3K t |
| 2021 | $29.4M | 21.7K t |
| 2020 | $18.3M | 18.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 12.4K t |
| 2017 | $12.7M | 11.7K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports palm oil from
Most of the value came from South Africa (41%), Malaysia (31%), Mozambique (22%). Among the main suppliers, Mozambique grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $14.7M | 41% |
| Malaysia | $11.0M | 31% |
| Mozambique | $7.8M | 22% |
| Indonesia | $2.1M | 5.9% |
| Kenya | $125K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $40K | 0.1% |
| China | $10K | 0% |
| Botswana | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1511
| 1511.90 | Refined palm oil | 85% |
| 1511.10 | Crude palm oil | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1511.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.80 per kg, close to the world average of $1.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe palm oil imports (HS 1511): 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 1511: Palm oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of palm oil imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported palm oil worth $35.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 44.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply palm oil to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($14.7 million), followed by Malaysia (31%) and Mozambique (22%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of palm oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.80 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $1.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of palm oil to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.7 million in 2017 to $35.8 million in 2024, an increase of 182%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for palm oil?
The HS code for palm oil is heading 1511. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 1511.90 (85% of the value) and 1511.10 (15%).
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