Refractory mortar imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $9.8 million of refractory mortar in 2024 (13.6 thousand tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | 13.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 2.3K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports refractory mortar from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 52% |
| South Africa | $2.7M | 28% |
| Hong Kong | $1.6M | 16% |
| Austria | $192K | 2% |
| India | $120K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $21K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $13K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $2K | 0% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, close to the world average of $0.73.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 3816: Refractory cements, mortars, concretes and similar compositions, including dolomite ramming mix, other than products of heading 38.01.
Common questions
What is the value of refractory mortar imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported refractory mortar worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply refractory mortar to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by South Africa (28%) and Hong Kong (16%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 296% on the year.
What is the average import price of refractory mortar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of refractory mortar to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, an increase of 665%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for refractory mortar?
The HS code for refractory mortar is heading 3816. In Zimbabwe all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3816.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3816 page.
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