Phosphate imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of phosphate by Zimbabwe reached $6.5 million in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.3 million.
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 | $6.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 2.5K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports phosphate from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (41%), China (36%), Mauritius (20%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.6M | 41% |
| China | $2.3M | 36% |
| Mauritius | $1.3M | 20% |
| Germany | $153K | 2.4% |
| India | $44K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $20K | 0.3% |
| Eswatini | $19K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $12K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2835
| 2835.26 | Calcium phosphate (other) | 34% |
| 2835.39 | Polyphosphates (other) | 22% |
| 2835.31 | Sodium tripolyphosphate | 22% |
| 2835.25 | Dicalcium phosphate | 8.9% |
| 2835.22 | Sodium phosphate | 5% |
| 2835.29 | Phosphates (other) | 4.9% |
| 2835.24 | Potassium phosphate | 3.8% |
| 2835.10 | Hypophosphites and phosphites | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2835.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.19 per kg, close to the world average of $1.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Phosphate exports from Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe exported $480 thousand of phosphate in 2024 (127 tonnes). Poland alone took 100% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $480K | 100% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe phosphate imports (HS 2835): 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 2835: Phosphinates (hypophosphites), phosphonates (phosphites), and phosphates; and polyphosphates, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphate imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported phosphate worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply phosphate to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (36%) and Mauritius (20%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 147% on the year.
What is the average import price of phosphate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.19 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of phosphate to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 163%. The peak was 2022 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export phosphate?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $480 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Poland and Japan. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for phosphate?
The HS code for phosphate is heading 2835. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 2835.26 (34% of the value) and 2835.39 (22%).
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
Phosphate 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.