Petroleum jelly imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $2.6 million of petroleum jelly in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.0 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 | $2.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 1.7K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports petroleum jelly from
South Africa alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.6M | 100% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.1% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.96 per kg, close to the world average of $2.01.
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 petroleum jelly imports (HS 2712.10): 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 2712.10: Petroleum jelly.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum jelly imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported petroleum jelly worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 199 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum jelly to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Tanzania (0%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of petroleum jelly per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.96 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.01 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 jelly to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum jelly?
The HS code for petroleum jelly is subheading 2712.10. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2712 page.
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