Refined palm oil imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported refined palm oil worth $30.3 million (40.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $30.3M | 40.2K t |
| 2023 | $33.0M | 27.5K t |
| 2022 | $32.0M | 22.0K t |
| 2021 | $28.8M | 21.2K t |
| 2020 | $18.1M | 18.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $12.2M | 11.8K t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 11.3K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports refined palm oil from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (48%), Malaysia (36%), Mozambique (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $14.6M | 48% |
| Malaysia | $11.0M | 36% |
| Mozambique | $2.4M | 8% |
| Indonesia | $2.1M | 7% |
| Kenya | $125K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $40K | 0.1% |
| China | $10K | 0% |
| Botswana | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.75 per kg, 26% below the world average of $1.01, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe refined palm oil imports (HS 1511.90): 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 1511.90: Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined palm oil imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported refined palm oil worth $30.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined palm oil to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($14.6 million), followed by Malaysia (36%) and Mozambique (8%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined palm oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $1.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of refined palm oil to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $30.3 million in 2024, an increase of 147%. The peak was 2023 at $33.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined palm oil?
The HS code for refined palm oil is subheading 1511.90. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1511 page.
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