Petroleum gas imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $116.5 million of petroleum gas in 2024 (139.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $116.5M | 139.7K t |
| 2023 | $97.2M | 117.2K t |
| 2022 | $84.1M | 86.2K t |
| 2021 | $58.0M | 67.5K t |
| 2020 | $37.4M | 58.5K t |
| 2019 | $37.6M | 48.7K t |
| 2018 | $49.0M | 53.7K t |
| 2017 | $22.4M | 35.0K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports petroleum gas from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $112.9M | 97% |
| Mozambique | $1.6M | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $794K | 0.7% |
| Kuwait | $787K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $263K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $76K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $47K | 0% |
| Zambia | $45K | 0% |
| Thailand | $19K | 0% |
| China | $13K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2711
| 2711.13 | Butane | 87% |
| 2711.19 | Liquefied petroleum gas (other) | 9.6% |
| 2711.11 | Liquefied natural gas | 2.8% |
| 2711.12 | Propane | 0.5% |
| 2711.29 | Petroleum gas (gaseous) | 0.1% |
| 2711.21 | Natural gas | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2711.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, 48% above the world average of $0.56. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 petroleum gas imports (HS 2711): 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 2711: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum gas imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported petroleum gas worth $116.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 139.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum gas to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($112.9 million), followed by Mozambique (1%) and the United Kingdom (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum gas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $0.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of petroleum gas to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.4 million in 2017 to $116.5 million in 2024, an increase of 420%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $62.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum gas?
The HS code for petroleum gas is heading 2711. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 2711.13 (87% of the value) and 2711.19 (10%).
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