Peanuts imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $6.3 million of peanuts in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). That is 40% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 63% 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 | $6.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 907 t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 8.5K t |
| 2017 | $208K | 141 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports peanuts from
Most of the value came from South Africa (43%), Malawi (27%), Zambia (17%). Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.7M | 43% |
| Malawi | $1.7M | 27% |
| Zambia | $1.1M | 17% |
| Mozambique | $602K | 9.6% |
| Tanzania | $194K | 3.1% |
| Japan | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1202
| 1202.42 | Ground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, shelled, whether or not broken, | 54% |
| 1202.30 | Raw peanuts | 46% |
| 1202.41 | Unshelled raw peanuts | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.13 per kg, close to the world average of $1.29.
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 peanuts imports (HS 1202): 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 1202: Ground-nuts; not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken.
Common questions
What is the value of peanuts imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported peanuts worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply peanuts to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Malawi (27%) and Zambia (17%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of peanuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.13 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $1.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of peanuts to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $208 thousand in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for peanuts?
The HS code for peanuts is heading 1202. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 1202.42 (54% of the value) and 1202.30 (46%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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