Refined petroleum products imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of refined petroleum products by Zimbabwe reached $1.63 billion in 2024 (1.67 million tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 56% 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 | $1.63B | 1.67M t |
| 2023 | $1.54B | 1.64M t |
| 2022 | $1.32B | 1.47M t |
| 2021 | $1.18B | 1.32M t |
| 2020 | $1.03B | 1.22M t |
| 2019 | $1.49B | 1.34M t |
| 2018 | $1.67B | 1.34M t |
| 2017 | $73.3M | 93.1K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports refined petroleum products from
The largest suppliers were Bahamas (45%), Bahrain (17%), Singapore (16%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | $731.7M | 45% |
| Bahrain | $272.8M | 17% |
| Singapore | $266.5M | 16% |
| South Africa | $125.0M | 7.6% |
| Mozambique | $104.3M | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $53.1M | 3.3% |
| Switzerland | $36.7M | 2.3% |
| Namibia | $10.3M | 0.6% |
| United States | $10.0M | 0.6% |
| China | $8.1M | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, 32% above the world average of $0.74. 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.
Refined petroleum products exports from Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe exported $671 thousand of refined petroleum products in 2024 (573 tonnes). Zambia alone took 98% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $656K | 98% |
| South Africa | $14K | 2.1% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0.1% |
| Somalia | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe refined petroleum products imports (HS 2710): 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 2710: Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude; preparations n.e.c, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals; these being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils.
Common questions
What is the value of refined petroleum products imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported refined petroleum products worth $1.63 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.67 million tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined petroleum products to Zimbabwe?
The Bahamas was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($731.7 million), followed by Bahrain (17%) and Singapore (16%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 299% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined petroleum products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $0.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of refined petroleum products to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $73.3 million in 2017 to $1.63 billion in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $1.67 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.24 billion a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export refined petroleum products?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $671 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, South Africa and Mozambique. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $1.63 billion a year.
What is the HS code for refined petroleum products?
The HS code for refined petroleum products is heading 2710. In Zimbabwe all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2710.00. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2710 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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