Rice imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $187.9 million of rice in 2024 (254.4 thousand tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $187.9M | 254.4K t |
| 2023 | $176.1M | 268.4K t |
| 2022 | $162.2M | 255.8K t |
| 2021 | $132.9M | 208.3K t |
| 2020 | $121.9M | 217.4K t |
| 2019 | $51.2M | 83.0K t |
| 2018 | $114.8M | 181.4K t |
| 2017 | $27.5M | 52.3K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports rice from
Most of the value came from Thailand (42%), India (21%), Mozambique (9%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+494% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $78.2M | 42% |
| India | $39.7M | 21% |
| Mozambique | $16.1M | 8.6% |
| Singapore | $15.9M | 8.5% |
| South Africa | $11.3M | 6% |
| Mauritius | $8.2M | 4.4% |
| Pakistan | $6.8M | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.5M | 3.5% |
| China | $2.8M | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 1006
| 1006.40 | Broken rice | 80% |
| 1006.30 | Milled rice | 20% |
| 1006.10 | Paddy rice | 0.2% |
| 1006.20 | Brown rice | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.74 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
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 rice imports (HS 1006): 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 1006: Rice.
Common questions
What is the value of rice imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported rice worth $187.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 254.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply rice to Zimbabwe?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($78.2 million), followed by India (21%) and Mozambique (9%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 494% on the year.
What is the average import price of rice per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $0.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rice to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.5 million in 2017 to $187.9 million in 2024, an increase of 583%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $121.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rice?
The HS code for rice is heading 1006. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 1006.40 (80% of the value) and 1006.30 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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