Pasta imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $39.1 million of pasta in 2024 (35.8 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39.1M | 35.8K t |
| 2023 | $37.0M | 29.0K t |
| 2022 | $37.0M | 35.9K t |
| 2021 | $25.5M | 34.6K t |
| 2020 | $15.2M | 24.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $15.6M | 23.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 4.2K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports pasta from
Most of the value came from Egypt (46%), Mozambique (32%), Eswatini (15%). Among the main suppliers, Eswatini grew fastest (+947% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $17.9M | 46% |
| Mozambique | $12.6M | 32% |
| Eswatini | $5.7M | 15% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 3.6% |
| Mauritius | $676K | 1.7% |
| Zambia | $284K | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $276K | 0.7% |
| Namibia | $132K | 0.3% |
| Botswana | $20K | 0.1% |
| China | $18K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1902
| 1902.19 | Dried pasta | 57% |
| 1902.30 | Ready-to-eat pasta | 41% |
| 1902.20 | Stuffed pasta | 1.4% |
| 1902.11 | Dried egg pasta | 0.2% |
| 1902.40 | Couscous | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.09 per kg, 42% below the world average of $1.89, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe pasta imports (HS 1902): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
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 1902: Pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of pasta imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported pasta worth $39.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply pasta to Zimbabwe?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($17.9 million), followed by Mozambique (32%) and Eswatini (15%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Eswatini grew fastest among the top ten, up 947% on the year.
What is the average import price of pasta per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.09 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $1.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pasta to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $39.1 million in 2024, an increase of 993%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $21.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for pasta?
The HS code for pasta is heading 1902. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 1902.19 (57% of the value) and 1902.30 (41%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Zimbabwe. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
Pasta product types in Zimbabwe
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.