Silicate imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $2.7 million of silicate in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $2.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $701K | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $963K | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $424K | 1.1K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports silicate from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.8M | 65% |
| Zambia | $414K | 15% |
| China | $339K | 13% |
| Hong Kong | $145K | 5.4% |
| India | $19K | 0.7% |
| Mozambique | $6K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $3K | 0.1% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2839
| 2839.19 | Sodium silicate (other) | 70% |
| 2839.90 | Alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) | 17% |
| 2839.11 | Sodium metasilicate | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2839.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, close to the world average of $0.53.
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 silicate imports (HS 2839): 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 2839: Silicates; commercial alkali metal silicates.
Common questions
What is the value of silicate imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported silicate worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply silicate to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Zambia (15%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of silicate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of silicate to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $424 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 533%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for silicate?
The HS code for silicate is heading 2839. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 2839.19 (70% of the value) and 2839.90 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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