Reconstituted tobacco exports from Zimbabwe: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported reconstituted tobacco worth $6.8 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14464% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $6.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $47K | 50 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 613 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 110 t |
| 2020 | $686K | 161 t |
| 2019 | $3K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $1K | - |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 492 t |
Where Zimbabwe exports reconstituted tobacco to
Madagascar alone took 92% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Madagascar | $6.2M | 92% |
| Malawi | $569K | 8.4% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.88 per kg, 82% below the world average of $27.18, 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.
Reconstituted tobacco imports to Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported reconstituted tobacco worth $461 thousand (99 tonnes). Malawi alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $461K | 100% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe reconstituted tobacco exports (HS 2403.91): 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 2403.91: Tobacco: homogenised or reconstituted.
Common questions
What is the value of reconstituted tobacco exported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe exported reconstituted tobacco worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 87 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports.
Which countries buy reconstituted tobacco from Zimbabwe?
Madagascar was the largest buyer with 92% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by Malawi (8%) and Mozambique (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of reconstituted tobacco per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.88 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $27.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of reconstituted tobacco from Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 197%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also import reconstituted tobacco?
Yes. Zimbabwe imported $461 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malawi and South Africa. On balance Zimbabwe is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for reconstituted tobacco?
The HS code for reconstituted tobacco is subheading 2403.91. It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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