Potatoes imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of potatoes by Zimbabwe reached $9.8 million in 2024 (13.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $9.8M | 13.3K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 11.4K t |
| 2022 | $12.0M | 16.7K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 14.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 7.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 7.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 8.2K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports potatoes from
South Africa alone supplied 93% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $9.1M | 93% |
| Netherlands | $535K | 5.5% |
| France | $93K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $69K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 0701
| 0701.10 | Seed potatoes | 99% |
| 0701.90 | Vegetables: potatoes (other than seed), fresh or chilled | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.74 per kg, 85% above the world average of $0.40. 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 potatoes imports (HS 0701): 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 0701: Potatoes; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of potatoes imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported potatoes worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply potatoes to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (5%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of potatoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024, 85% above the world average of $0.40 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of potatoes to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. The peak was 2022 at $12.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for potatoes?
The HS code for potatoes is heading 0701. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 0701.10 (99% of the value) and 0701.90 (1%).
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