Pickled vegetables exports from Zimbabwe: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported pickled vegetables worth $4.1 million (3.8 thousand tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $467K | 802 t |
Where Zimbabwe exports pickled vegetables to
South Africa alone took 60% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.5M | 60% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 31% |
| Poland | $380K | 9.2% |
| Austria | $4K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.07 per kg, 36% below the world average of $1.68, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pickled vegetables imports to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe imported $233 thousand of pickled vegetables in 2024 (193 tonnes). South Africa alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $228K | 98% |
| Belgium | $4K | 1.9% |
| China | $0K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Cambodia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe pickled vegetables exports (HS 2001): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2001: Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of pickled vegetables exported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe exported pickled vegetables worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 159 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy pickled vegetables from Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 60% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Germany (31%) and Poland (9%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average export price of pickled vegetables per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.07 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $1.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of pickled vegetables from Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Exports went from $467 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 782%. The peak was 2022 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also import pickled vegetables?
Yes. Zimbabwe imported $233 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Belgium and China. On balance Zimbabwe is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for pickled vegetables?
The HS code for pickled vegetables is heading 2001. In Zimbabwe all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2001.90. It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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