Salt imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of salt by Zimbabwe reached $15.2 million in 2024 (94.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $15.2M | 94.1K t |
| 2023 | $17.2M | 122.7K t |
| 2022 | $14.6M | 97.7K t |
| 2021 | $13.5M | 102.2K t |
| 2020 | $15.0M | 114.5K t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 96.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 70.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 44.1K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports salt from
Botswana alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, Namibia grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $10.2M | 67% |
| South Africa | $4.1M | 27% |
| Namibia | $816K | 5.4% |
| India | $91K | 0.6% |
| China | $13K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $2K | 0% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0% |
| New Zealand | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.16 per kg, 167% above the world average of $0.06. 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.
Salt exports from Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported salt worth $4.9 million (12.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mozambique accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+597% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $2.6M | 53% |
| Botswana | $2.3M | 47% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe salt imports (HS 2501): 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 2501: Salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution; sea water.
Common questions
What is the value of salt imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported salt worth $15.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 94.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply salt to Zimbabwe?
Botswana was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by South Africa (27%) and Namibia (5%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 791% on the year.
What is the average import price of salt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.16 per kg in 2024, 167% above the world average of $0.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of salt to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $15.2 million in 2024, an increase of 173%. The peak was 2023 at $17.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export salt?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Botswana and Malawi. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for salt?
The HS code for salt is heading 2501. In Zimbabwe all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2501.00. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2501 page.
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