Potassium fertilizer imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $49.4 million of potassium fertilizer in 2024 (70.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $74.0 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 | $49.4M | 70.3K t |
| 2023 | $56.6M | 70.9K t |
| 2022 | $74.0M | 54.0K t |
| 2021 | $69.6M | 108.9K t |
| 2020 | $52.3M | 100.3K t |
| 2019 | $35.8M | 55.1K t |
| 2018 | $50.3M | 89.8K t |
| 2017 | $15.9M | 41.0K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports potassium fertilizer from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (28%), Russia (24%), United Arab Emirates (22%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $14.0M | 28% |
| Russia | $11.8M | 24% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11.0M | 22% |
| Mauritius | $6.9M | 14% |
| Mozambique | $4.1M | 8.3% |
| Egypt | $918K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $305K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $132K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $83K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $40K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 3104
| 3104.20 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride | 39% |
| 3104.30 | Potassium sulphate fertilizer | 39% |
| 3104.90 | Potassium fertilizers (other) | 22% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, 133% above the world average of $0.30. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe potassium fertilizer imports (HS 3104): 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 3104: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, potassic.
Common questions
What is the value of potassium fertilizer imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported potassium fertilizer worth $49.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium fertilizer to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($14.0 million), followed by Russia (24%) and the United Arab Emirates (22%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, 133% above the world average of $0.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of potassium fertilizer to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.9 million in 2017 to $49.4 million in 2024, an increase of 210%. The peak was 2022 at $74.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium fertilizer?
The HS code for potassium fertilizer is heading 3104. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 3104.20 (39% of the value) and 3104.30 (39%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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