Portland cement imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of portland cement by Zimbabwe reached $83.4 million in 2024 (730.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 44% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 70% 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 | $83.4M | 730.6K t |
| 2023 | $57.9M | 545.8K t |
| 2022 | $47.6M | 410.0K t |
| 2021 | $47.3M | 414.0K t |
| 2020 | $14.1M | 129.6K t |
| 2019 | $15.5M | 129.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 47.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 103.7K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports portland cement from
Zambia alone supplied 87% of it. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $72.6M | 87% |
| South Africa | $10.6M | 13% |
| Namibia | $114K | 0.1% |
| Botswana | $43K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $23K | 0% |
| China | $3K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2523
| 2523.29 | Cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured | 64% |
| 2523.10 | Cement clinker | 36% |
| 2523.30 | Aluminous cement | 0.2% |
| 2523.21 | White cement | 0.2% |
| 2523.90 | Hydraulic cement (other) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2523.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.11 per kg, 57% above the world average of $0.07. 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 portland cement imports (HS 2523): 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 2523: Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers.
Common questions
What is the value of portland cement imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported portland cement worth $83.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 730.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply portland cement to Zimbabwe?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($72.6 million), followed by South Africa (13%) and Namibia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 50% on the year.
What is the average import price of portland cement per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.11 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $0.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of portland cement to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $83.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $34.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for portland cement?
The HS code for portland cement is heading 2523. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 2523.29 (64% of the value) and 2523.10 (36%).
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