Saturated carboxylic acid imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $3.1 million of saturated carboxylic acid in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.3 million.
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 | $3.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 2.2K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports saturated carboxylic acid from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mozambique grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.9M | 61% |
| China | $502K | 16% |
| Mozambique | $230K | 7.3% |
| Malaysia | $134K | 4.3% |
| India | $117K | 3.7% |
| Mauritius | $96K | 3.1% |
| Ireland | $82K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31K | 1% |
| Spain | $21K | 0.7% |
| Indonesia | $20K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 2915
| 2915.50 | Propionic acid | 21% |
| 2915.31 | Ethyl acetate | 19% |
| 2915.70 | Palmitic and stearic acids | 17% |
| 2915.90 | Fatty acid derivatives (other) | 15% |
| 2915.21 | Acetic acid | 9.9% |
| 2915.60 | Butyric and valeric acids | 7.4% |
| 2915.33 | N-butyl acetate | 6.3% |
| 2915.39 | Acetic acid esters (other) | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2915.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.54 per kg, 31% above the world average of $1.18. 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.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe saturated carboxylic acid imports (HS 2915): 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 2915: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of saturated carboxylic acid imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported saturated carboxylic acid worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply saturated carboxylic acid to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (16%) and Mozambique (7%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 451% on the year.
What is the average import price of saturated carboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.54 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $1.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of saturated carboxylic acid to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for saturated carboxylic acid?
The HS code for saturated carboxylic acid is heading 2915. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 2915.50 (21% of the value) and 2915.31 (19%).
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