Prepared explosive imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared explosive by Zimbabwe reached $27.0 million in 2024 (20.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $27.0M | 20.0K t |
| 2023 | $26.8M | 20.7K t |
| 2022 | $23.1M | 14.4K t |
| 2021 | $20.2M | 13.5K t |
| 2020 | $14.1M | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $14.1M | 9.8K t |
| 2018 | $13.1M | 9.7K t |
| 2017 | $13.6M | 11.6K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports prepared explosive from
South Africa alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $23.2M | 86% |
| Zambia | $3.5M | 13% |
| China | $308K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.35 per kg, 63% below the world average of $3.66, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe prepared explosive imports (HS 3602): 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 3602: Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared explosive imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported prepared explosive worth $27.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 171 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared explosive to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($23.2 million), followed by Zambia (13%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of prepared explosive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.35 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $3.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared explosive to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.6 million in 2017 to $27.0 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared explosive?
The HS code for prepared explosive is heading 3602. In Zimbabwe all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3602.00. It sits in HS chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3602 page.
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