Petroleum residue imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petroleum residue by Zimbabwe reached $18.2 million in 2024 (18.6 thousand tonnes). That is 108% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $18.2M | 18.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 7.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 12.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 8.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 9.0K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports petroleum residue from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $17.7M | 97% |
| China | $120K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $117K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $88K | 0.5% |
| Tanzania | $76K | 0.4% |
| Zambia | $68K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2713
| 2713.20 | Bitumen | 99% |
| 2713.11 | Petroleum coke | 0.7% |
| 2713.12 | Calcined petroleum coke | 0.6% |
| 2713.90 | Fuel oil residue | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2713.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, 292% above the world average of $0.25. 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 residue imports (HS 2713): 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 2713: Petroleum coke, petroleum bitumen; other residues of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum residue imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported petroleum residue worth $18.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 108% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum residue to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($17.7 million), followed by China (1%) and Hong Kong (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum residue per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, 292% above the world average of $0.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of petroleum residue to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $18.2 million in 2024, an increase of 400%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum residue?
The HS code for petroleum residue is heading 2713. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 2713.20 (99% of the value) and 2713.11 (1%).
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